P.Raveendran v. The State By, Inspector of Police,

ORDER This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed by the petitioner, seeking suspension of sentence imposed by the learned Special Court for Trial of Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Salem , in Spl.C.C.No.2 of 2019 dated 30.06.2026, and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above appeal.

¶2The petitioners herein is the accused in Spl.C.C.No.2 of 2019 on the file of the learned Special Court for Trial of Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Salem. They were found guilty of the offences under Section 7(a) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and has been convicted and sentenced to undergo 3 years Rigorous Imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs.5,000/- in default to undergo Simple Imprisonment for 3 months. Aggrieved against the same, the petitioner has filed an appeal along with the present miscellaneous petition.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner/accused would submit that there are arguable points available in the Criminal Appeal and the petitioner/accused have got a fair chance of succeeding in the Criminal Appeal and hence, the substantive sentence imposed against the petitioner/accused may be suspended. He would submit that the petitioner is ready to abide the condition imposed by this Court. Page3 of 6

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondent/State raised serious objection for allowing this petition. Further, he would contend that the evidences recorded from the prosecution witnesses would prove the case of the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt. According to him, interference of this Court is not necessary in the findings arrived at by the trial Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and also perused the materials placed on record.

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case coupled with the quantum of punishment imposed upon the petitioners, also by considering the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police, further this criminal appeal is not likely to be taken for final hearing in the near future, this Court is of the view that the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone can be suspended on certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal, the substantive sentence of imprisonment imposed by the learned trial Judge is alone suspended and bail are granted on the following conditions: Page4 of 6

(a) The petitioner/accused are ordered to be released on bail, on their executing a separate bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Special Court for Trial of Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Salem

(b) The petitioners/accused and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impressions in the surety bonds and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar Cards or Bank Pass Books to ensure their identities.

(c) The petitioners shall appear before the Trial Court on the first working day of every English Calendar month at 10.30 a.m., until the disposal of the appeal and if she is not able to appear before the trial Court on any day, she shall make arrangements to file an application under Section 317 Cr.P.C. and shall appear before the trial Court on any other day in lieu of the date of his absence, as directed by the trial Court.

¶8With the above directions, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. 30-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SMA Page5 of 6 To

1.Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Salem.

¶2Special Court for Trial of Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Salem

¶3The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. CRLoMPoNo.o13829oofo2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN,oJ. SMA CRLoMPoNo.o13829oofo2026 IN CRLoAoNO.o936oOFo2026 30-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN in CRL A NO. 936 OF 2026 P.Raveendran S/o.Periyannan, Inspector of Police, Kolathur Police Station, Salem District. Currently at the time of Suspension No.1, Inspector Quarters, Police Lane, Mettur, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State by, Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Salem. Crime No.15/AC/2018 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 389(1) of Cr.P.C., praying to suspend the sentence imposed on him in the judgment dated 30.06.2026 in Spl.C.C.No.2 of 2019 passed by the Special Court for Trial of Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Salem and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of this Criminal Appeal before this Honble Court by allowing this petition and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): M/s.R.Sivakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government Page2 of 6