Babu v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Panagudi
Case brief
What is this about?
Suspension of sentence and bail pending appeal; Crl.MP(MD) No.1385 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.106 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, order dated 20.02.2026 by G.K. Ilanthiraiyan J. (with R. Poornima J.). Petitioner Babu, convicted 21.11.2025 in S.C.No.675 of 2023 (I Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli; Crime No.358 of 2014, Pangudy PS) under Ss.341, 294(b), 506(ii) and 302 IPC including life imprisonment for murder. Petition under S.430(1) BNSS allowed considering incarceration suffered, arguable points and delayed hearing of the 2026 appeal; substantive imprisonment suspended; bail on Rs.10,000 bond with two sureties; monthly reporting before trial court till disposal of appeal.
What did the court decide?
Suspension of the substantive sentence of imprisonment imposed in S.C.No.675 of 2023; petitioner to be enlarged on bail on executing a bond for Rs.10,000/- with two sureties, each for a like sum, to the satisfaction of the I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli; sureties to affix photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond with identity verification through Aadhar card or bank passbook; petitioner to appear and sign before the trial court at 10.30 a.m. on the first working day of every English calendar month till disposal of the Criminal Appeal.