CrlMP(MD)No.16042 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI CrlMP(MD)No.16042 of 2026 in CrlA(MD)No.473 of 2026 Jothibasu ...Petitioner Vs The State of Tamil Nadu represented by the Inspector of Police, NIB CID, Theni, Theni District, [Crime No.10 of 2022] ... Respondent PRAYER: Petition filed under Section 430(1) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to suspend the sentence imposed by the Principal Special Judge for EC and NDPS Act Cases, Madurai passed in CC.No.328 of 2022, dated 28.01.2025 and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the criminal appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muniyandi For Respondent : Mrs.Moushica, Government Advocate 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CrlMP(MD)No.16042 of 2026 ORDER This petition is filed to suspend the sentence imposed by the learned Principal Special Judge for EC and NDPS Act Cases, Madurai in CC.No.328 of 2022 vide judgment dated 28.01.2025. He has been found guilty, convicted and sentenced to undergo 10 years rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs.1,00,000/-, in default to undergo six months simple imprisonment for the offence under Section 8(c)r/w 20(b) (ii)(C) of the NDPS Act. 2.When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned counsel seeks adjournment. 3.The earlier petition filed by the petitioner in CrlMP(MD)No.8635 of 2026 was dismissed as withdrawn on 04.06.2026, since this court was not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 4.The petitioner is said to have been in possession of 75 kgs of ganja along with another accused. That apart the petitioner has involved 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CrlMP(MD)No.16042 of 2026 seven similar cases, out which he has been convicted in six cases. The details of the antecedents read as follows: Sl. No Name of the Police Station Crime Nos. Offences Stage 1 Theni NIB-CID 109 of 2017 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) NDPS Act Convicted 2 Theni NIB-CID 57 of 2013 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(C) NDPS Act Convicted 3 Theni NIB-CID 109 of 2012 8(c) r/w20(b)(ii)(A) of NDPS Act Convicted 4 Theni NIB-CID 96 of 2011 8(c) r/w20(b)(ii)(A) Convicted 5 Varusanadu PS 4 of 2023 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) NDPS Act Convicted 6 Varusanadu PS 59 of 2023 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) NDPS Act Acquitted 5.Considering the nature of offence and the antecedents of the petitioner, this court is not inclined to entertain this petition. Accordingly, this petition is dismissed. 06.08.2026 DSK 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CrlMP(MD)No.16042 of 2026 To 1.The Inspector of Police, NIB CID, Theni, Theni District. 2.The Principal Special Judge for EC and NDPS Act Cases, Madurai. Copy to The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CrlMP(MD)No.16042 of 2026 B.PUGALENDHI.J., DSK CrlMP(MD)No.16042 of 2026 in CrlA(MD)No.473 of 2026 06.08.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis