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Thangadurai v. M/s. Tamilnadu Newsprint and papers Limited

Madras HC23 Jun 2026CRL MP(MD)/11840/2026

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What is this about?

This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition sought suspension of sentence imposed for cheque dishonour pending the disposal of a criminal revision. The High Court, noting arguable points in the revision and bona fides, granted suspension of the substantive imprisonment, subject to a bond and weekly appearance.

What did the court decide?

Suspension of the substantive sentence of imprisonment pending disposal of the criminal revision; petitioner directed to execute a bond of Rs.25,000 with two sureties and appear weekly.

Thangadurai Vs M/s. Tamilnadu Newsprint and papers Limited — Cheque Dishonour | Madras HC (2026)

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Crl.M.P.(MD)No.11840 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 23.06.2026

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CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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CRL MP(MD) No.11840 of 2026 in CRL RC(MD) No.996 of 2026

Thangadurai

... Petitioner

Vs.

M/s.Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, Kagithapuram, Karur District, Rep. by Senior Manager (Marketing), LSFM, Agent, T.Rajasekaran.

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... Respondent

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PRAYER : This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 438(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed in CC No.673 of 2018, dated 27.06.2024 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur, and confirming in Crl.A.No.134 of 2024 dated 18.12.2025 on the file of the District and Sessions Judge, Karur and enlarge petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above criminal revision petition.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Narayanan

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ORDER

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This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to suspend the sentence imposed in CC No.673 of 2018, dated 27.06.2024 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur, confirmed in Crl.A.No.134 of 2024 dated 18.12.2025 on the file of the District and Sessions Judge, Karur pending disposal of this criminal revision petition.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been convicted by the trial Court on 27.06.2024 for the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and the trial Court sentenced him to undergo simple imprisonment for six months and to pay the compensation of Rs.5,18,739/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Eighteen Thousand Seven Thirty Nine only) to the defacto complainant within a period of one month from the date of the judgment in default, to undergo a further simple imprisonment for a period of one month, in CC No.673 of 2018 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur.

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The learned District and Sessions Judge, Karur, confirmed the conviction and sentence, and dismissed Crl.A.No.134 of 2024 dated 18.12.2025. Challenging the same, the present Criminal Revision Case has

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been filed before this Court along with this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition seeking suspension of sentence.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there are several infirmities in the prosecution case, and also there are contradictions in material particulars between the evidence of the prosecution witnesses.

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This Court has carefully considered the rival contentions put forward by either side and also perused the materials available on record.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner pointed out that there are certain infirmities and inconsistencies in this case, and also there are certain contradictions in material particulars. The fact remains that there are arguable points involved in this criminal revision and further, the criminal revision is not likely to be taken up for final hearing in the near future and as such, and also considering the bonafide expressed by the petitioner, this Court is of the considered view that the petitioner herein is entitled to the relief of grant of suspension of sentence.

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Accordingly, this petition is allowed and the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone is suspended pending disposal of the revision with the

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following directions :

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(i) The petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur;

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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 Pass Book to ensure their identity; and

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(iii) The petitioner shall appear before the learned trial Court, on all working days at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

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(iv) The learned trial Court shall re-deposit the said sum in a Nationalised Bank, so that, the amount accrues interest and the same can be disbursed depending upon the outcome of the Criminal Revision Case in Crl.R.C.(MD)No. 996 of 2026.

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Notice to the respondent, through Court as well as privately,

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returnable in four weeks.

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List the matter after four weeks.

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Crl.M.P.(MD)No.11840 of 2026

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To:-

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1.The District and Sessions Judge, Karur.

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2.The Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur,

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3.The Additional Public Prosecutor,

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Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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Crl.M.P.(MD)No.11840 of 2026

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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Crl. MP(MD)No.11840 of 2026 in CRL RC(MD)No.996 of 2026 (2/2)

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