High Court Grants Suspension of Sentence in Section 307 IPC Conviction Considering Four Years Incarceration
Court / Authority
Madras High Court
Update / Judgement Date
03 Nov 2026
Date of Publication
05 Nov 2026
Case No.
Crl.M.P. No. 13282 of 2026 in Crl.A. No. 905 of 2026
Source
WCP News Bulletin
Author
Soumya Gupta — WCP Legal Desk
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● Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - Section 430(1) - Suspension of sentence pending appeal - Held, sentence suspended considering incarceration period of 1388 days out of 7 years. (Paras 6-7)
● Indian Penal Code, 1860 - Section 307 - Attempt to murder - Held, bail granted on conditions due to prolonged custody and substantial grounds raised in appeal. (Paras 1, 7-8)
Background & Synopsis
● The petitioner/appellant is the husband of the victim.
● As per the prosecution, on 12.06.2015, after consuming liquor, the petitioner attacked his wife with a hammer, causing grievous injury.
● The Sessions Judge, Mahalir Needhimandram, Chennai convicted the petitioner under Section 307 IPC in S.C. No. 363 of 2017 (noted as S.C. No. 363 of 2023 in prayer) and sentenced him to 7 years Rigorous Imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 5,000/- (in default, 6 months Simple Imprisonment).
● Aggrieved by the conviction, the petitioner preferred Crl.A. No. 905 of 2026 along with Crl.M.P. No. 13282 of 2026 seeking suspension of sentence and bail.
Issues For Consideration
Whether the sentence imposed on the petitioner under Section 307 IPC should be suspended pending disposal of the criminal appeal considering the duration of incarceration already undergone.
Submissions Of Parties
Petitioner / Appellant
● The petitioner has been in custody for almost four years out of the total seven-year sentence.
● Substantial grounds have been raised in the appeal requiring consideration.
Respondent / State
● According to the counter-affidavit, the petitioner was in custody for 1388 days as on 11.08.2026.
Court's Observations & Analysis
Re: Issue (i): Suspension of Sentence
● As of 11.08.2026, the petitioner has undergone 1388 days of custody, which is almost four years out of the seven-year sentence.
● The petitioner has raised substantial grounds in the appeal, and the appeal is not likely to be taken up for hearing in the near future.
● Considering the facts and the period of incarceration, the Court is inclined to grant suspension of sentence.
Held: Sentence suspended pending appeal and petitioner ordered to be released on bail subject to conditions. (Paras 6-8)
Decision & Directions
● Criminal Miscellaneous Petition allowed; sentence suspended pending disposal of Crl.A. No. 905 of 2026.
● Petitioner to execute a bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the Sessions Judge, Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under POCSO Act, Chennai.
● Petitioner and sureties to affix photographs and Left Thumb Impression on the bond; Trial Court may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book and mobile numbers.
● Petitioner shall stay at Chennai and report before C1 Flower Bazaar Police Station, Chennai, every day at 10:30 a.m. until further orde
Full Judgement / Attachment
Full Judgement
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