Vijay v. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by the Inspector of Police

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 I Additional Sessions Court, Tirunelveli vide Judgment dated 16.09.2025 in S.C.No.17 of 2017, the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed.

¶2The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount 302 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 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.

¶5Accordingly, 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 Judicial Magistrate No.V, Tirunelveli. ii. The sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the learned Judicial Magistrate No.V, Tirunelveli may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank passbook to ensure their identity. iii. The petitioner shall appear and sign before the I Additional Sessions Court, Tirunelveli 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.] & [N.S., J.]

27.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No TSG Copy to

¶1The I Additional Sessions Court, Tirunelveli.

2.The Judicial Magistrate Court No.V, Tirunelveli.

¶3The Central Prison, Palayamkottai.

4.The Inspector of Police Munneerpallam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

5.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYANo,oJ. AND oN.SENTHILKUMAR,oJoo. TSG CRL.MP(MD)oNo.3851oofo2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.1032oofo2025

27.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR CRL.MP(MD) No. 3851 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.1032 of 2025 Vijay ....... Petitioner Vs. State rep. by The Inspector of Police Munneerpallam Police Station, Tirunelveli District. (Crime No.33 of 2013) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence in S.C.No.17 of 2017 dated 16.09.2025 on the file of the I Additional Sessions Court, Tirunelveli pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Anand, for Mr.P.Samuel Gunasingh For Respondent : Mr.R.Meenakshi Sundaram, Additional Public Prosecutor