CRL MP No. 12993 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL MP No. 12993 of 2026 in CRL A No. 891 of 2026 N.Sugumar S/o. Nandagopal, No.27, Anna Main Road, MGR Nagar, Chennai - 600 078. ..Petitioner Vs State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chennai - 600 028. ..Respondent Prayer : Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 430(1) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to grant suspension of the conviction and sentence passed in C.C.No.1 of 2013 dated 18.05.2026 on the file of the learned Special Judge, Special Court for the cases under Prevention of Corruption Act at Chennai – 104 and enlarge the petitioner/accused on bail pending disposal of the Criminal Appeal. For Petitioner : M/s. D.N.Dhurgasha For Respondent : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 12993 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 ORDER This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed by the petitioner, seeking suspension of sentence imposed by the learned Special Judge, Special Court for the cases under Prevention of Corruption Act, Chennai, in C.C.No.1 of 2013, dated 18.05.2026, and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above appeal. 2. The petitioner is an accused in C.C.No.1 of 2013 on the file of the learned Special Judge, Special Court for the cases under Prevention of Corruption Act, Chennai. He was found guilty of the offences under Section 8 of Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 and he has been convicted and sentenced to undergo one year rigorous imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/- in default to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of three months. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed this appeal along with the present miscellaneous petition. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner/accused would submit that there are arguable points available in the Criminal Appeal and the petitioner/accused have got a fair chance of succeeding in the Criminal Appeal and hence, the substantive sentence imposed against the petitioner/accused may be suspended. Further it is his specific submission that while at the time of https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 12993 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 pronouncing judgment, the trial Court has suspended the sentence till 17.06.2026. He would submit that the petitioner is ready to abide the condition imposed by this Court. 4. Per contra, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent/State raised serious objection for allowing this petition. Further, he would contend that the evidences recorded from the prosecution witnesses would prove the case of the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt. According to him, interference of this Court is not necessary in the findings arrived at by the trial Court. 5. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and also perused the materials placed on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case coupled with the quantum of punishment imposed upon the petitioner, also by considering the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, further this criminal appeal is not likely to be taken for final hearing in the near future, this Court is of the view that the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone can be suspended on certain conditions. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 12993 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 7. Accordingly, till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal, the substantive sentence of imprisonment imposed by the learned Trial Judge is alone suspended and bail are granted on the following conditions: (a) The petitioner/accused is ordered to be released on bail, on his executing 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 Special Judge, Special Court for the cases under Prevention of Corruption Act, Chennai. (b) The petitioner/accused and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impressions in the surety bonds and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar Cards or Bank Pass Books to ensure their identities. (c) The petitioner shall appear before the Trial Court on the first working day of every English Calendar month at 10.30 a.m., until the disposal of the Criminal Appeal and if there are not able to appear before the trial Court on any day, they 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. 8. With the above directions, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 12993 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 To 1. The Special Judge, Special Court for the cases under Prevention of Corruption Act, Chennai. 2. The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chennai - 600 028. 3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 12993 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP CRL MP No. 12993 of 2026 in CRL A No. 891 of 2026 23-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis