Babu v. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Panagudi

O R D E R [Order of the Court was made by G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.] Seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli, vide Judgment dated 21.11.2025 in S.C.No.675 of 2023 ,the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed.

¶2The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount 341 of IPC One month imprisonment Rs.500/- I/d to undergo one week simple imprisonment 294(b) of IPC Three months imprisonment Rs.500/- I/d to undergo one week simple imprisonment 506(ii) of IPC Seven years imprisonment Rs.1000/- I/d to undergo one month simple imprisonment 302 of IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple imprisonment

¶3Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶4Considering the period of incarceration suffered by the petitioner and that there are several arguable points and further the appeal is of year 2026 and the likelihood of the appeal being taken up for final hearing in the near future is also not possible, we are of the opinion that it is a fit case for grant of suspension of sentence to the petitioner.

5.. Accordingly, the Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed and the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone imposed on the petitioner herein is suspended, subject to the following conditions: i. The petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on executing a bond for Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli ii. 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 passbook to ensure their identity. iii. The petitioner shall appear and sign before the trial Court at 10.30 a.m., on the first working day of every English calender month, till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal.

[G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.]

20.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No aav Copy to

¶1The I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli

¶2The Superintendent Central Prison, Palayamkottai

3.The Inspector of Police Pangudy Police Station, Tirunelveli District

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. G.K.ILANTHIRAIYANo,oJ. AND oR.POORNIMA,oJoo. aav CRL.MP(MD)oNo.o1385oofo2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.106oofo2026

20.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No. 1385 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.106 of 2026 Babu ....... Petitioner Vs. State rep. by The Inspector of Police Pangudy Police Station, Tirunelveli District (Crime No.358 of 2014) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed against the petitioner in S.C.No.675 of 2023 dated 21.11.2025 on the file of the I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending the disposal of the appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Gandhi, Senior Counsel for Mr.P.Muthusaravanan For Respondent : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor