Ramu @ Sikkandharkumar v. The State Rep by Its,

ORDER The petitioner has filed this petition to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner / Accused in SPL.SC No.101 of 2022 dated 27.11.2024 on the file of the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of cases under POCSO ACT, Chennai, and to enlarge the bail, pending disposal of the above Crl.A.No.702 of 2025.

¶2The petitioner herein is the accused in Spl.C.No.101 of 2022 on the file of the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of cases under POCSO ACT, Chennai. He found guilty under Section 6 of POCSO Act, 2012 and he is convicted by this Court for the same. Sentenced to Rigorous imprisonment for 20 years with a fine of Rs.5,000/- in default to undergo simple imprisonment for 1 month, against which the present appeal has been filed.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner/accused would submit that there are arguable points available in the Criminal appeal and the petitioner/accused has 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.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case coupled with the quantum of punishment imposed upon the petitioner, also by considering the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner, 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. Accordingly, till the disposal of the Criminal appeal, the reliefs of suspension of sentence and bail are granted on the following conditions:

(a) the petitioner/accused is ordered to be released on bail, on executing a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two local sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Special Court for Exclusive Trial of cases under POCSO Act at Chennai.

(b) The petitioner/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 petitioner shall appear before the Trial Court on every Saturday at 10.30 a.m., until the disposal of the Criminal Appeal and if he is not able to appear before the trial Court on any day, he shall make arrangements to file an application under Section 355 of BNSS, 2023 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.

(d) the petitioner shall not to have any communicate with the victim girl and her family members.

¶5With the above directions, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. 18-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes rri To

1.The State Rep By Its, The Inspector of Police, W-8 All Women Police Station, Thirumangalam, Chennai. Cr.No.14 of 2020.

2.The Special Court for Exclusive Trial of cases under POCSO Act at Chennai.

3.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Puzhal,Chennai.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. CRLoMPoNo.o18476oofo2025 T.V.THAMILSELVIoJ. rri CRLoMPoNo.o18476oofo 2025oinoCrl.A.No.702oofo 2025 o 18-11-2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-11-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI in Crl.A.No.702 of 2025 1. Ramu @ Sikkandharkumar s/o.pamanand sah, bhuri, sahara, purnia, bihar - 854 303. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep By Its, The Inspector of Police, W-8 All Women Police Station, Thirumangalam, Chennai Cr.No.14 of 2020. Respondent(s) PRAYER To suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner Accused in SPL.SC No.101 of 2022 dated 27.11.2024 on the file of the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of cases under POCSO ACT, CHENNAI to enlarge the bail pending disposal of the above Crl.A.No.702 of 2025 by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): K.Selvakumarasami P.Krishnamurthy For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)