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Velmurugan v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Sub Inspector Of Police, Pasupathipalayam

Madras HC1 Jul 2026CRL MP(MD)/12730/2026

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This judgment grants suspension of the substantive sentence of imprisonment to the petitioner pending the final disposal of a criminal revision petition, subject to execution of a bond and regular appearance before the trial court.

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Suspension of substantive sentence of imprisonment pending disposal of criminal revision, release on bail with bond of Rs.25,000/- and two sureties requiring appearance on all working days at 10:30 a.

Velmurugan Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Sub Inspector Of… — Bail and Remand | Madras HC (2026)

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Crl.M.P.(MD)No.12730 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 01.07.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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CRL MP(MD) NO. 12730 of 2026 in CRL RC(MD) NO. 1069 of 2026

Velmurugan

... Petitioner

Vs.

The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by the Sub Inspector of Police, Pasupathipalayam Police Station, Karur District.

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... Respondent

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PRAYER : This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 377(1) of Cr.P.C., (U/s. 438(i) of BNSS) to suspend the sentence passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Karur made in CC No.123 of 2017 dated 04.03.2024 which was confirmed by the learned District and Sessions Judge, Karur made in Crl.A.No.291 of 2025 dated 01.06.2026, for the pending disposal of the present criminal revision petition.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vivek For Respondent : Mr.C.Susikumar Government Advocate (Crl.)

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ORDER

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This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to suspend the sentence of imprisonment imposed by the learned District and Sessions Judge, Karur in Crl.A.No.291 of 2025 dated 01.06.2026, confirming the conviction and sentence imposed by the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Karur in CC No. 123 of 2017 dated 04.03.2024 and enlarge the petitioner on bail, pending disposal of the 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 04.03.2024, and the trial Court sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of two years, and also to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/-, in default to undergo two months simple imprisonment, for the offence under Section 454 of IPC and to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of two years, and also to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/-, in default to undergo two months simple imprisonment, for the offence under Section 248(2) of IPC in C.C.No.123 of 2017 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Karur.

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The learned District and Sessions Judge, Karur, confirmed the conviction, and sentence and dismissed the Criminal Appeal in Crl.A.No.291 of

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2025 dated 01.06.2026. Challenging the same, the present Criminal Revision Case has 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 fact that the petitioner has good chance of succeeding in the revision petition, 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

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imprisonment alone is suspended pending disposal of the revision with the 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 No.I, 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 Judicial Magistrate No.I, Karur, on all working days at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

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Mr.C.Susikumar, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondent.

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Post the matter after four weeks.

01.07.2026

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Note: Issue order copy on 06.07.2026.

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To :-

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1.The District and Sessions Judge, Karur. 2.The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Karur. 3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Pasupathipalayam Police Station, Karur District. 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 5.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Trichy.

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Crl.M.P.(MD)No.12730 of 2026

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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Crl. MP(MD)No.12730 of 2026 in CRL RC(MD)No.1069 of 2026 (1/2)

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Velmurugan v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Sub Inspector Of Police, Pasupathipalayam

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