Krishnasamy v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

ORDER These Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner vide judgment dated 30.04.2026 made in C.A.No.179 of 2019 on the file of learned IV Additional District Sessions Judge, Coimbatore confirming the judgment dated 10.05.2019 made in C.C.No.51 of 2015 on the file of learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Pollachi, pending disposal of the above criminal revision, and to enlarge the petitioner on bail.

¶2The petitioner has been convicted and sentenced by the learned Trial Judge as follows:- Conviction under Sections Sentence awarded 326 IPC To undergo two years Rigorous Imprisonment (R.I)and to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/- in default to undergo 3 months R.I

¶3Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner filed a Criminal Appeal in C.A.No.179 of 2019, and the same was dismissed by the learned IV Additional District Sessions Judge, Coimbatore, confirming the judgment dated 10.05.2019 made in C.C.No.51 of 2015 on the file of learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Pollachi. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed the present Criminal Revision Case before this Court along with the instant criminal miscellaneous petition seeking suspension of sentence.

¶4The learned counsel for petitioner would submit that the petitioner now confined in Central Prison, Coimbatore and he has raised substantial grounds in this revision. Therefore, he prayed for suspension of sentence.

¶5The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) did not raise any serious objection for granting suspension of sentence to the revision petitioner.

¶6I have given anxious consideration to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and also perused the records available.

¶7Considering the fact that there are substantial grounds raised in the above revision, which require consideration and since the revision is not likely to be taken up in the near future, this Court is inclined to grant suspension of sentence.

¶8Accordingly, these Criminal Miscellaneous Petition stand allowed; the sentence imposed on the petitioner is suspended till the disposal of the above criminal revision case. The petitioner shall be released on bail subject to the following conditions:

(i)The petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only), with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Pollachi;

(ii)The petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Trial Court may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book and mobile numbers to ensure their identity;

(iii) The realization of fine amount, if any, shall also remain suspended during the pendency of the present Revision.

(iv)The Petitioner shall appear before the trial Court if summons have been issued by the trial Court. 18-08-2026 vum To

1.The IV Additional District Sessions Judge, Coimbatore,

2.The Judicial Magistrate No.2, Pollachi.

¶3The Inspector of Police Negamam Police Station, Coimbatore District.

¶4The Central Prison, Coimbatore.

¶5The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. CRLoMPoNo.o15294oofo2026 N.SENTHILKUMARoJ. vum CRLoMPoNo.o15294oofo2026oin Crl.R.C.No.1695oofo2026 18-08-2026 (1/2) Pageo5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR CRL MP No. 15294 of 2026 in Crl.R.C.No.1695 of 2026 Krishnasamy ..Petitioner Vs The State Rep. by The Inspector of Police Negamam Police Station, Coimbatore District. Crime no.108 of 2014. ..Respondent PRAYER in CRL MP No. 15294 of 2025: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 430 BNSS, to Suspend the sentence of imprisonment imposed in the Judgment dated 30.04.2026 made in C.A.No.179 of 2019 on the file of learned IV Additional District Sessions Judge, Coimbatore confirming the Judgment dated 10.05.2019 made in C.C.No.51 of 2015 on the file of learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Pollachi and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal before this Court. For Petitioner: Mr.N.Ponraj For Respondent: Mr.A.Amarnath, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side)