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Thangamayan v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Thideer Nagar

Madras HC16 Dec 2025CRL MP(MD)/20001/2025

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What is this about?

A petitioner convicted of offences including murder under Sections 120(B) read with 302, 364 read with 34, 302 and 404 IPC sought suspension of his sentence pending appeal. Considering the period of incarceration and arguable points in the appeal, the court suspended the substantive sentence and enlarged him on bail with conditions.

What did the court decide?

Substantive sentence suspended; petitioner enlarged on bail with Rs.10,000 bond plus two sureties, subject to monthly appearance before the trial court.

Thangamayan Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By… — Murder and Culpable Homicide | Madras HC (2025)

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Crl.M.P.(MD) No.20001 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 16.12.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA

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CRL.MP(MD) No.20001 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.724 of 2024

Thangamayan

....... Petitioner

Vs.

The State rep. by The Inspector of Police Thideernagar Police Station, Madurai. ...... Respondent

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Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the

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sentence imposed on the petitioner in S.C.No.501of 2019, dated 02.07.2024 by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai pending

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disposal of the above Criminal Appeal.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jegadeesh Pandian

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For Respondent : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

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Crl.M.P.(MD) No.20001 of 2025

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O R D E R

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[Order of the Court was made by G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.]

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Seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by

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the Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai, vide Judgment dated 02.07.2024 in S.C.No.501 of 2019, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.

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The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under:

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Section of Law	Sentence of imprisonment	Fine amoun
120(B) r/w 302 IPC	Life Imprisonment	Rs.6,000/- i/d to undergo one year Simple Imprisonment
364 r/w 34 IPC	10 years Rigorous Imprisonment	Rs.6,000/- i/d to undergo 6 months simple imprisonment
302 IPC	Life Imprisonment	Rs.6,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple imprisonment
404 IPC	Three years Rigorous Imprisonment	Rs.6,000/- i/d to undergo three months simple imprisonment

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Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials

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available on record.

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Crl.M.P.(MD) No.20001 of 2025

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Considering the period of incarceration suffered by the petitioner

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and that there are several arguable points and further the appeal is of year 2024 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.

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Accordingly, the Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed and

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the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone imposed on the petitioner herein is suspended, subject to the following conditions:

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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 Judicial Magistrate No.V, Madurai.

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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.

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Crl.M.P.(MD) No.20001 of 2025

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iii. The petitioner shall appear and sign before the trial Court

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on the first working day of every English calender month at 10.30

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a.m., till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal.

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[G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 16.12.2025

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No am

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Copy to

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1.The Judicial Magistrate No.V, Madurai

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2.The Principal Sessions Court, Madurai

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3.The Inspector of Police Thideernagar Police Station, Madurai.

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The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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Crl.M.P.(MD) No.20001 of 2025

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J. AND R.POORNIMA, J.

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CRL.MP(MD) No.20001 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.724 of 2024

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16.12.2025

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Thangamayan v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Thideer Nagar

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