BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.189 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.23 of 2026 Tamilarasan @ Tensi ...... Petitioner Vs. State Represented through The Inspector of Police Watrap Police Station, Virudhunagar District (Cr.No.37 of 2018) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430 of BNSS to suspend the sentence in S.C.No.143 of 2018, dated 11.08.2025, passed by the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputhur and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Karuppasamy Pandian For Respondent : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor ____________ p. 2 O R D E R [Order of the Court was made by G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.] Seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputhur, vide Judgment dated 11.08.2025 in S.C.No.143 of 2018, the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed. 2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amoun 120(B) IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo one year Imprisonment 364 IPC 7 years Imprisonment Rs.8,000/- i/d to undergo year Imprisonment 342 IPC 1 year imprisonment Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo three months imprisonment 201 IPC 5 years imprisonment Rs.5,000/- i/d to undergo one year imprisonment 302, r/w 109 IPC Life imprisonment Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo one year imprisonment. ____________ p. 3 3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 4. Considering the period of incarceration suffered by the petitioner and that there are several arguable points and further the appeal is of year 2026 and the likelihood of the appeal being taken up for final hearing in the near future is also not possible, hence we are of the opinion that it is a fit case for grant of suspension of sentence to the petitioner. 5. Accordingly, the Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed and the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone imposed on the petitioner herein is suspended, subject to the following conditions: i. The petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on executing a bond for Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputtur. ____________ p. 4 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 passbook to ensure their identity. iii. The petitioner shall appear and sign before the trial Court on the first working day of every English calender month at 10.30 a.m., till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal. [G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 07.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No aav Copy to 1.The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputhur 2.The Inspector of Police Watrap Police Station, Virudhunagar District 3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. ____________ p. 5 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J. AND R.POORNIMA, J . am CRL.MP(MD) No.189 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.23 of 2026 07.01.2026 ____________