Allikodi v. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Town

O R D E R The petitioner, an accused in C.C.No.98 of 2022, on the file of the learned I Additional Special Judge for NDPS Act cases, Madurai was found guilty by the trial Court and was convicted and sentenced as under:- Sl.No Sections Punishment Fine amount Default 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act 4 years Rigorous imprisonment Rs.50,000/- 12 months simple imprisonment As against the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial Court in C.C.No.98 of 2022, dated 21.02.2025, the petitioner has filed a Criminal Appeal in Crl.A(MD)No.1172 of 2025 and the same was admitted by this Court on 03.11.2025. The petitioner has also moved this application to suspend the sentence imposed on him by the trial Court.

¶2When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks short accommodation.

¶3The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent submits that apart from this case, the petitioner is involved in the following cases. "Usilampatti Town Police Station

(i)Crime No. 147/03 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(C) of NDPS Act - Disposed

(ii) Crime No. 10/05 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(A) of NDPS Act - Disposed

(iii) Crime No. 11/05 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)AC) of NDPS Act - Disposed

(iv) Crime No. 653/06 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii) (B) of NDPS Act - Disposed

(v) Crime No.49/19 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act - Disposed

(vi) Crime No.407/19 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(C) of NDPS Act - Disposed

(vii) Crime No.262/18 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act - Disposed

(viii) Crime No. 541/18 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) & 25 of NDPS Act

(ix) Crime No. 691/18 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii) (B) & 29(i) of NDPS Act - Disposed

(x) Crime No. 401/21 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act PT

(xi) Crime No. 848/21 U/s. 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii) (B) of NDPS Act PT"

¶4This Court considered the rival submissions made and also perused the materials placed on record.

¶5Considering the antecedents against the petitioner and that he has involved in several NDPS Act cases, this Court is not inclined to entertain this petition. Hence, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is dismissed.

¶6Registry is directed to list the main appeal for final hearing under the caption 'accused in jail cases'.

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1.The I Additional Special Judge for NDPS Act cases, Madurai

2.The Inspector Of Police, Usilampatti Town Police Station, Madurai District

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Crl.MP(MD)No.16092oofo2025oin oCrl.A(MD)No.1172oofo2025 B.PUGALENDHI,oJ., mbi Crl.MP(MD)oNo.16092oofo2025 in Crl.A(MD)oNo.1172oofo2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :04.03.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Crl.M.P.(MD)No.16092 of 2025 in Crl.A.(MD)No.1172 of 2025 Allikodi ... Petitioner Vs. State Of Tamilnadu, Rep By Inspector Of Police, Usilampatti Town Police Station, Madurai District. Crime No.507/2021 ... Respondent Prayer: Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner in C.C.No.98 of 2022 dated 21.02.2025 on the file of the learned I Additional Special Court for NDPS Act cases, Madurai and enlarge petitioner on bail pending disposal of the appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mahendra Pathy For Respondent : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar, Additional Public Prosecutor