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Vijay @ Mottai Viji v. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by, The Inspector of Police

CRL MP/6211/2026 · 2026-08-13

N Senthilkumar

Criminal Appealbody2026

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CRL MP No. 6211 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR CRL MP No. 6211 of 2026 IN CRL RC NO. 806 OF 2026 Vijay @ Mottai Viji Son of Ravi, No.27, Dr.Nadesan Road, Triplicane, Chennai - 600 005. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by, The Inspector of Police, D-2, Annasalai P.S, Chennai - 600 002. ..Respondent(s) CRL MP No. 6211 of 2026 To suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the judgment dated 23.02.2026 made in C.A.No.893 of 2025 by the learned VI Additional Judge City Civil Court Chennai, confirming judgment of the trial court dated 01.07.2025 in C.C.No.1654 of 2023 passed by the Learned II Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai,pending disposal of the above Revision and Grant Bail and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Ms. M. Preethi For Respondent(s): Mr.A. Amarnath Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 6211 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 ORDER This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner pursuant to the judgment dated 23.02.2026 passed in Crl.A.No.893 of 2025 on the file of the learned VI Additional Sessions Judge, City Civil Court, Chennai, confirming the judgment dated 01.07.2025 passed in C.C.No.1654 of 2023 on the file of the learned II Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai, 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:- Conviction under Sections Sentence awarded 326 IPC To undergo Rigorous Imprisonment for two years and to pay a fine of Rs.500/-, in default to undergo Simple Imprisonment for 15 days. 3. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner filed a Criminal Appeal in Crl.A.No.893 of 2025, and the same was dismissed by the learned VI Additional Sessions Judge, City Civil Court, Chennai, confirming the judgment dated 01.07.2025 passed in C.C. No.1654 of 2023. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed the present Criminal Revision Case before this Court along https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 6211 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 with the instant criminal miscellaneous petition seeking suspension of sentence before the Trial Court. 4. It is the submission of the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent that the petitioner has antecedents involving six previous cases. 5. I have given anxious consideration to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and also perused the records available. 6. Considering the fact that there are substantial grounds raised in the above revision, which require consideration and since the revision is not likely to be taken up in the near future, this Court is inclined to grant suspension of sentence and exempt the petitioner from surrendering before the Trial Court. 8. Accordingly, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed; the sentence imposed on the petitioner is suspended 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.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only), with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned II Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai; https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 6211 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 (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; (iii) The realization of fine amount, if any, shall also remain suspended during the pendency of the present Revision. (iv) The Petitioner shall appear before the learned II Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai, once in every month, ie., on 3rd day of every month commencing from the month of September 2026 at 10.30 a.m., until further orders. (v)On the failure of the petitioner/Accused, depositing the said amount, it is open to the Trial Court to commit the petitioner/accused into custody for undergoing the sentence. 9. With the above directions, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. 13-08-2026 VSI-2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 6211 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 N.SENTHILKUMAR, J. VSI-2 To 1. The VI Additional Judge, City Civil Court, Chennai 2. The II Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai. 3. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by, The Inspector of Police, D-2, Annasalai P.S, Chennai - 600 002. 4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. CRL MP No. 6211 of 2026 IN CRL RC NO. 806 OF 2026 13-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis