Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (SUNDER MOHAN, J.), 16.02.2026 — Crl.M.P.No.2517 of 2026 in Crl.R.C.No.338 of 2026, Imran Basha v. H.Kashifa & Anr.: petition under Section 430 of BNSS to suspend sentence of 180 days Simple Imprisonment imposed for the offence under Section 125(3) Cr.P.C. (maintenance arrears of Rs.2,80,000/-, M.C.No.118 of 2021, V Additional Family Court, Chennai; Rs.75,000/- already paid); petitioner in custody since 04.12.2025 after non-bailable warrant; sentence suspended and petitioner released on bail on deposit of Rs.75,000/- to the credit of the M.C., bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties, identity verification, and monthly appearance before the Trial Court until disposal of the Revision.
What did the court decide?
Suspension of the sentence imposed on the petitioner and release on bail pending disposal of Crl.R.C.No.338 of 2026, subject to conditions: deposit of Rs.75,000/- to the credit of M.C.No.118 of 2021; execution of a bond for Rs.10,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum; affixation of photographs/left thumb impression and identity verification of petitioner and sureties; and appearance before the Trial Court on the first working day of every month at 10.30 a.m. until disposal of the Revision.