CRL MP(MD). No.14052 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 16/07/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI CRL MP(MD). No.14052 of 2026 in CRL RC(MD). No.1176 of 2026 Paventhi ... Petitioner Vs Nadimuthu ... Respondent PRAYER :- To suspend the sentence of imprisonment imposed upon the petitioner / appellant by the Judgment dated 17.04.2026 passed in Criminal Appeal No.115 of 2025 by the learned III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thanjavur @ Pattukkottai and enlarge petitioner / appellant on bail pending disposal of the accompanying Criminal Appeal. For Petitioner : Mr. A.Balaji, Advocate. ORDER This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to suspend the sentence imposed in STC No.132 of 2023, dated 21.08.2025 passed by 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP(MD). No.14052 of 2026 the learned Judicial Magistrate Fast Track Court, Pattukkottai, confirmed in Criminal Appeal No.115 of 2025 dated 17.04.2026 on the file of the Sessions Fast Track Mahila Court, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil pending disposal of this criminal revision petition. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been acquitted by the trial Court on 21.08.2025 and appeal was preferred before the learned Sessions Fast Track Mahila Judge, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil in Crl.A.No.115 of 2025, where the petitioner was convicted under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and sentenced him to undergo simple imprisonment for six months and to pay the compensation of Rs.9,80,000/-, in default, to undergo further simple imprisonment for a period of two months. Challenging the same, the present Criminal Revision Case has been filed before this Court along with this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition seeking suspension of sentence. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there are several infirmities in the prosecution case, and also there are 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP(MD). No.14052 of 2026 contradictions in material particulars between the evidence of the prosecution witnesses. Further, he submitted that the petitioner has already deposited 20% of the compensation before the learned trial Court. 4. This Court has carefully considered the rival contentions put forward by the learned counsel for the petitioner and also perused the materials available on record. 5. The 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 bonafide expressed by the petitioner, this Court is of the considered view that the petitioner herein is entitled to the relief of grant of suspension of sentence. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP(MD). No.14052 of 2026 6. Accordingly, 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 Fast Track Court, Pattukkottai; (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 trial Court, on all working days at 10.30 a.m., until further orders. (iv) The learned trial Court shall re-deposit the said sum in a Nationalised Bank, so that, the amount accrues interest and the same can be disbursed depending upon the outcome of the Criminal Revision Case in Crl.R.C.(MD)No.1176 of 2026. 16.07.2026 pnn 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP(MD). No.14052 of 2026 To 1. The III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thanjavur @ Pattukkottai. 2. The Judicial Magistrate Fast Track Court, Pattukkottai. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP(MD). No.14052 of 2026 L. VICTORIA GOWRI, J pnn ORDER IN CRL MP(MD). No.14052 of 2026 in CRL RC(MD). No.1176 of 2026 Date : 16/07/2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis