CRL MP Nos. 6085 & 6090 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 7 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL MP Nos. 6085 & 6090 of 2026 IN CRL RC NO. 768 OF 2026 Muthu @ Chinna Muthu S/o Gangadharan, Bajanai Koil Street, Chinnampettai Colony, Tiruvalangadu, Thiruvallur. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police D2, Thiruvalangadu Police Station, Thiruvallur. Crime No.175 of 2015. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER in Crl.M.P.No.6085 of 2026: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 430 (1) of BNSS, to suspend the imprisonment imposed in C.C.No.9 of 2017 on the file of Learned Judicial Magistrate, Tiruttani by Judgment dated 11.07.2022 and confirming the judgment dated 09.02.2026 made in CA.No.86 of 2022 on the file of Ist Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvallur. PRAYER in Crl.M.P.No.6090 of 2026: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to exempt the petitioner to surrender before the appellate court on the judgment dated 09.02.2022 made in C.A.No.86 of 2022 on the file of 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvallur by confirming the judgment dated 11.07.2022 made in C.C.No.9 of 2017 on the file of Learned Judicial Magistrate, Tiruttani. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 6085 & 6090 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 7 For Petitioner(s): A.Vijaya Sankar COMMON ORDER These Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions have been filed to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner and to exempt him from surrendering pursuant to the judgment dated 09.02.2026 passed in C.A.No.86 of 2022 on the file of the learned 1st Additional District and Session Judge, Thiruvallur confirming the judgment dated 11.07.2022 passed in C.C.No.9 of 2017 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Tiruttani, pending disposal of the above criminal revision, and to enlarge the petitioner on bail. 2. The petitioner has been convicted and sentenced by the learned Trial Judge as follows:- Accused Conviction under Sections Sentence awarded A1 U/s.279 IPC Three months simple imprisonment and fine of Rs.500/- in default to under go one month Simple Imprisonment. U/s. 304(A) IPC One year simple imprisonment and fine of Rs.1000/- in default to undergo one month simple imprisonment https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 6085 & 6090 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 7 3. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner filed a Criminal Appeal in C.A.No.86 of 2022, and the same was dismissed by the learned 1st Additional District and Session Judge, Thiruvallur, confirming the judgment dated 11.07.2022 passed in C.C.No.9 of 2017. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed criminal miscellaneous petitions seeking suspension of sentence and exemption from surrendering before the Trial Court. 4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that none of the witnesses have supported the prosecution case. However, the conviction has been rendered only based upon the presumption. Hence, he has raised substantial grounds in this revision. 5. I have given anxious consideration to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and also perused the records available. 6. On perusal of the revision petition, it is seen that the petitioner has raised various grounds challenging the judgment of the Court below, which require detailed examination and consideration. 7. Considering the above aspects, this Court is inclined to suspend the sentence and exempt the petitioner from surrendering before the Trial Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 6085 & 6090 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 7 8. Accordingly, these Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions stand allowed; the sentence imposed on the petitioner is suspended and the petitioner is exempted from surrendering before the Trial Court till the disposal of the above criminal revision case. The petitioner shall be released on bail subject to the following conditions: (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, Tiruttani; (ii)The petitioner and 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 and mobile numbers to ensure their identity; and (iii) The petitioner shall appear before the Trial Court on the first working day of every month at 10.30 a.m. until the disposal of the revision and if he is not able to appear before the Trial Court on any day, he shall make arrangements to file an application under Section 317 Cr.P.C. and shall appear before the Trial Court on any other day in lieu of the date of his absence, as directed by the Trial Court. 07-04-2026 (2/2) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DRL https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 6085 & 6090 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 6085 & 6090 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 7 To 1.The 1st Additional District and Session Judge, Thiruvallur. 2.The Judicial Magistrate, Thiruttani. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. 4.The Inspector of Police D2, Thiruvalangadu Police Station, Thiruvallur. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 6085 & 6090 of 2026 __________ Page7 of 7 C.KUMARAPPAN, J. DRL CRL MP Nos. 6085 & 6090 of 2026 IN CRL RC NO. 768 OF 2026 07-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis