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Ajaykumar v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC12 Dec 2025CRL MP(MD)/6502/2025

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Petitioner convicted under Sections 363 IPC, Section 9 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and Section 6 of POCSO sought suspension of sentence pending criminal appeal. The court found a prima facie case, allowed the petition, suspended the substantive sentence and enlarged him on bail with conditions including monthly appearance before the trial court.

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Ajaykumar Vs The State of Tamil Nadu — Child Sexual Offences (POCSO) | Madras HC (2025)

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Crl.M.P.(MD) No.6502 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 12.12.2025

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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.6502 of 2025 in

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Crl.A(MD)No.586 of 2025

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Ajaykumar : Petitioners/Sole Accused

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Vs.

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The State of Tamil Nadu represented by The Inspector of Police, Sanarpatti Police Station, Dindigul District. (Crime No.675 of 2021) : Respondent/Complainant

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Prayer: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 389(2) of Cr.P.C (430(2) of BNSS 2023) to suspend the sentence and conviction passed in Special SC No.145 of 2023, dated 24/03/2025 by the Special Court for POCSO Act Cases, Dindigul and enlarge the petitioner on bail, pending disposal of the above said criminal appeal.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Suresh

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For Respondent : Mr.T.Senthilkuar Additional Public Prosecutor

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Crl.M.P.(MD) No.6502 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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This criminal miscellaneous petition has been filed seeking to

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suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the Special Court for POCSO Act Cases, Dindigul, in Special S.C.No.145 of 2023, dated 24/03/2025 and to enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the criminal appeal.

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2.The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under:-

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Section of Law	Sentence of imprisonment	Fine amount
Section 363 IPC	3 Years RI	Rs.5,000/-, in default to undergo 6 months SI
Section 9 of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006	2 Years RI	Rs.50,000/-, in default to undergo 6 months SI
Section 6 of POCSO Act, 2012	Life Imprisonment	Rs.1,00,000/-, in default to undergo one year SI

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3.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

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Crl.M.P.(MD) No.6502 of 2025

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4.The petitioner has made out a prima facie case to grant suspension

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of sentence, 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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5.Accordingly, the Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed and

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the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone imposed on the petitioner

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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 Special Court for POCSO Act cases, Dindigul.

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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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(iii).The petitioner shall appear and sign before the trial Court at 10.30 am, on the first working day of every English Calendar month till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal.

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No er

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Crl.M.P.(MD) No.6502 of 2025

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

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To,

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1.The Special Court for POCSO Act cases, Dindigul.

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The Superintendent Central Prison, Madurai.

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3.The Inspector of Police, Sanarpatti Police Station, Dindigul..

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

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CRL.MP(MD) No.6502 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.586 of 2025

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12.12.2025

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