CRL MP Nos. 15135 and 15137 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR CRL MP No. 15135 and 15137 of 2026 IN CRL RC NO. 1682 OF 2026 M/s.KVA Apparels By Proprietrix Rajashree Asokan, No.15, West Cott Road, 1st Floor, Gokhale Bhavan, Chennai - 14. ..Petitioner(s) Vs Ramesh Kumar and Co. Rep by Prop.Mukesh Bafna, No.62, Godown Street, Chennai - 01. ..Respondent(s) CRL MP No. 15135 of 2026 To grant Suspension of the conviction and sentence passed in Crl.A.No.88/2025 dt.25.03.2026 on the file of V Addl. Sessions Judge at Chennai confirming the conviction and sentence ordered in C.C.No.435 of 2020 dt.07.01.2025 on the file of Metropolitan Magistrate, Fast Track Court at Magistrate Level -IV, George Town, Chennai and enlarge the petitioner/Appellant/Accused on bail pending disposal of the Criminal Revision Petition. CRL MP No. 15137 of 2026 To grant exemption of surrender of the petitioner in Crl.A.No.88/2025 dt.25.03.2026 on the file of V Addl.Sessions Judge at Chennai confirming the conviction and sentence ordered in C.C.No.435 of 2020 dt.07.01.2025 on the file of Metropolitan Magistrate, Fast Track Court at https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 15135 and 15137 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Magistrate Level -IV, George Town, Chennai, pending disposal of the Criminal Revision Petition. For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.N.Dhurgasha For Respondent(s): Mr.S. Manoj COMMON ORDER These Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions have been filed to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner and to exempt her from surrendering pursuant to the judgment dated25.03.2026 passed in Crl.A.No.88 of 2025 on the file of the learned I Additional Sessions Judge, V Additional Court (FAC) at Chennai, confirming the judgment dated 07.01.2025 passed in C.C.No.435 of 2020 on the file of the learned Metropolitan Magistrate, Fast Track Court at Magistrate Level – IV, George Town, Chennai, pending disposal of the above criminal revision. 2. The petitioner has been convicted and sentenced by the learned Trial Judge as follows:- Conviction under Section Sentence awarded 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act To undergo nine months Simple Imprisonment and to pay a sum of Rs.7,14,552/- (total cheque amount) with interest at 3%p.a. as compensation to the complainant and in default to undergo two months Simple Imprisonment. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 15135 and 15137 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 3. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner filed a Criminal Appeal in Crl.A.No.88 of 2025 and the same was dismissed by the learned I Additional Sessions Judge, V Additional Court (FAC) at Chennai confirming the judgment dated 07.01.2025 passed in C.C.No.435 of 2020. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed the present Criminal Revision Case before this Court along with the instant criminal miscellaneous petitions seeking suspension of sentence and exemption from surrendering before the Trial Court. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that, pursuant to the directions issued by this Court on 14.08.2026, the petitioner has deposited a sum of Rs.3,57,276/- (Rupees Three lakhs fifty seven thousand two hundred and seventy six) before the learned Metropolitan Magistrate, Fast Track Court at Magistrate Level – IV, George Town, Chennai, on 17.08.2026. He has filed an Affidavit of Service containing receipt issued by the Trial Court in support of his contention. He further submitted that apart from the said amount, another 10% amount has been paid to the respondent. Therefore, he prayed for suspension of sentence imposed on the petitioner as well as exemption from surrendering before the Trial Court. 5. Mr.S. Manoj, learned counsel has entered appearance for the respondent and he seeks time to get instructions. 6. However, considering the fact that there are substantial grounds raised in the above revision, which require consideration as well as recording the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 15135 and 15137 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant suspension of sentence and exempt the petitioner from surrendering before the Trial Court. 7. Accordingly, the sentence of imprisonment imposed on the petitioner is hereby suspended and she is exempted from surrendering before the Trial Court subject to the following conditions: i. The petitioner shall appear before the learned Metropolitan Magistrate, Fast Track Court Magistrate Level – IV, George Town, Chennai and execute a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/-, with two sureties, of whom, one should be a blood relative, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the trial Court; ii.The sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression on the surety bond and the trial Court may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity. 8. The respondent is at liberty to withdraw the amount deposited by the petitioner by filing an appropriate application before the Trial Court. 9. With the above directions, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions are ordered. 19-08-2026 (1/2) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VSI-2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP Nos. 15135 and 15137 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 N.SENTHILKUMAR, J. VSI-2 To : 1. I Additional Sessions Judge, V Additional Court (FAC) at Chennai, 2. The Metropolitan Magistrate, Fast Track Court at Magistrate Level -IV, George Town, Chennai. 3. The Superintendent Central Prison (Women) Puzhal. 4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. CRL MP No. 15135 and 15137 of 2026 IN CRL RC NO. 1682 OF 2026 19-08-2026 (1/2) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis