Chitravel v. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Taluk

ORDER This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to suspend the sentence of imprisonment imposed by the learned IInd Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thanjavur in Crl.A.No. 06 of 2026 dated

28.04.2026, confirming the conviction and sentence imposed by the learned Judicial Magistrate No.III, Thanjavur in C.C.No. 133 of 2022 dated 09.12.2025 and enlarge the petitioner on bail, pending disposal of the criminal revision petition.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been convicted by the trial Court on 09.12.2025, and the trial Court sentenced him to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of two years, and also to pay Rs.5,000/-, in default to undergo one month simple imprisonment, for the offence under Section 326 of IPC in C.C.No. 133 of 2022 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.III, Thanjavur.

¶3The learned IInd Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thanjavur, confirmed the conviction, and sentence and dismissed the Criminal Appeal in Crl.A.No. 06 of 2026 dated 28.04.2026. Challenging the same, the present Criminal Revision Case has been filed before this Court along with this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition seeking suspension of sentence.

4.This Court has carefully considered the rival contentions put forward by either side and also perused the materials available on record.

¶5The learned counsel for the petitioner pointed out that there are certain infirmities and inconsistencies in this case, and also there are certain contradictions in material particulars. The fact remains that there are arguable points involved in this criminal revision and further, the criminal revision is not likely to be taken up for final hearing in the near future and as such, and also considering the fact that the petitioner has good chance of succeeding in the revision petition, this Court is of the considered view that the petitioner herein is entitled to the relief of grant of suspension of sentence.

¶6Accordingly, this petition is allowed and the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone is suspended pending disposal of the revision with the following directions:

(i) The petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.III, Thanjavur;

(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 Pass Book to ensure their identity; and

(iii) The petitioner shall appear before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.III, Thanjavur, on all working days at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

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¶1The II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thanjavur.

¶2The Judicial Magistrate No.III, Thanjavur.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District. Crime No. 187 of 2019.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/06/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI in CRL RC(MD). No.923 of 2026 Chitravel ... Petitioner Vs State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District. Crime No. 187 of 2019. ... Respondents PRAYER :- To suspend the sentence of imprisonment imposed by the IInd Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thanjavur, in Crl.A.No. 06 of 2026 dated 28.04.2026, confirming the judgment in C.C.No. 133 of 2022 dated 09.12.2025 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.III, Thanjavur. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Chandrapandi, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.C.Susikumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)