S.Kaliraj v. The State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Suspension of sentence / bail pending appeal refused — petitioner S.Kaliraj; sentence imposed by judgment dated 21.01.2025 in S.C.No.181 of 2021 (II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothukudi); originating Crime No.396 of 2018, Thalamuthu Nagar Police Station, Thoothukudi District; application under Section 430 of BNSS filed within appeal Crl.A(MD)No.947 of 2025; court found no prima facie case for suspension and dismissed the petition on 17.12.2025; appeal to be posted for final hearing in the usual course.
What did the court decide?
After hearing counsel on either side and perusing the materials on record, the court found that the petitioner had failed to make out a prima facie case for grant of suspension of sentence and expressed the opinion that it is not a fit case for grant of suspension of sentence to the petitioner.