Veerabahu v. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by the Revenue Divisional Officer,

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, Thoothukudi, vide Judgment dated 05.04.2025 in S.C.No.223 of 2006 ,the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed.

¶2The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amoun 302 of IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo three months rigorous 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 learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothukudi. 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.V., J.]

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¶1The I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothukudi

¶2The Superintendent Central Prison, Palayamkottai

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. o G.K.ILANTHIRAIYANo,oJ. AND oR.oVIJAYAKUMARoo,oJoo. aav CRL.MP(MD)oNo.2748oofo2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.512oofo2025

09.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R. VIJAYAKUMAR CRL.MP(MD) No. 2748 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.512 of 2025 Veerabahu ....... Petitioner Vs. State rep. by The Inspector of Police Revenue Divisional Officer Thoothukudi Thoothukudi District ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(2) of BNSS to suspend the sentence and conviction imposed on the petitioner by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothukudi in S.C.No.223 of 2006 by the judgment dated 05.04.2025 and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.Gopinath, Senior Counsel for Mr.N.Anandakumar For Respondent : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor