Naveenkumar v. The State of Tamilnadu

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 III Additional District Judge (PCR)Madurai, vide Judgment dated 04.10.2024 in S.C.No.144 of 2022, the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed.

¶2The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amoun 120(b) r/w.302 of IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.2000/- i/d to undergo one year simple imprisonment 148 of IPC Two years imprisonment Rs.1000/- i/d undergo six months simple imprisonment 3(2)(va) of SC/CT(PoA) Act Five years imprisonment Rs.2 000/- i/d undergo six months 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 2025 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 III Additional District Judge (PCR)Madurai 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.]

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¶1The III Additional District Judge (PCR)Madurai

¶2The Superintendent Central Prison, Trichy

¶3The Deputy Superintendent of Police Alanganallur Police Station, Madurai District Crime No.242 of 2022

¶4The Inspector of Police Alanganallur Police Station Madurai District

5.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. G.K.ILANTHIRAIYANo,oJ. AND oR.POORNIMA,oJoo. aav CRL.MP(MD)oNo.1556oofo2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.1075oofo2025

27.01.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :27.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No. 1556 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.1075 of 2025 Naveenkumar ....... Petitioner Vs. State rep. by 1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Alanganallur Police Station, Madurai District Crime No.242 of 2022 2. The Inspector of Police Alanganallur Police Station Madurai District 3. Karnan ...... Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner/appellant/A2 in Spl.S.C.No.144 of 2022 dated 04.10.2024 on the file of the III Additional District Judge(PCR)Madurai and enlarge on bail on bail till the disposal of the appeal For Petitioner : Mr.K.Manikandan For R1 & R2 : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor