WMP.No.20647 of 2026 in WP.No.19373 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR WMP.No.20647 of 2026 in WP.No.19373 of 2026 J.Prakash (No.15418727N ) Ex Nk (PTA) S/o Jesuraj, Nallamanaickenpatti, Dindigul-624003 ...Petitioner Vs 1. The Presiding Officer of the DCM conducted in MH Chennai. 2. The GOC Dakshin Bharat Area, Island Grounds, Chennai. 3. The Commandant MH, Chennai 600032 ...Respondent(s) PETITION to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Chennai in O.A. (Appeal) No.175 of 2018 dated 27.4.2026 and release the petitioner https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP.No.20647 of 2026 in WP.No.19373 of 2026 on bail pending disposal of the above writ petition For Petitioner: Mr.E.V.Arunachalagiri For Respondents: Mr.AR.L.Sundaresan, ASG assisted by Mr.K.Ramamoorthy, SPC ORDER (Order of the Court was made by L.Victoria Gowri J.) This is a petition filed by the petitioner seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on him by the Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Branch, Chennai by order dated 27.4.2026 in O.A.(Appeal) No.175 of 2018. 2. Heard the learned counsel on both sides.. 3. The learned Additional Solicitor General appearing on behalf of the respondents submits that the petitioner is entitled to suspension of sentence. 4. In view of the above, this petition is ordered and the substantial sentence of imprisonment is suspended and the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP.No.20647 of 2026 in WP.No.19373 of 2026 petitioner is directed to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison, Madurai. 13-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No To 1. The Presiding Officer of the DCM conducted in MH Chennai. 2. The GOC Dakshin Bharat Area, Island Grounds, Chennai. 3. The Commandant MH, Chennai 600032 4. The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison, Madurai. 5. The Commanding Officer, Military Hospital, Chennai. RS/KPL https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP.No.20647 of 2026 in WP.No.19373 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. AND N.SENTHILKUMAR, J. RS/KPL WMP.No.20647 of 2026 in WP.No.19373 of 2026 13-05-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis