Madras High Court Suspends Cheque Bounce Sentence Pending Criminal Revision
Court category: High Court
Court / details: Madras High Court, Principal Seat
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The High Court granted conditional bail and suspended a Section 138 NI Act sentence while the criminal revision remained pending.
The High Court granted conditional bail and suspended a Section 138 NI Act sentence while the criminal revision remained pending.
Case reference — S. Sumathy v. S. Devi, Crl.M.P. No. 20929 of 2026 in Crl.R.C. No. 2469 of 2026, 4 November 2026, Justice Shamim Ahmed
What led to the revision
The trial court imposed 12 months of simple imprisonment and ₹9,45,000 in compensation under Section 357(3) CrPC after a Section 138 NI Act conviction. The first appellate court upheld the conviction and sentence. The petitioner sought suspension while the High Court considered her revision.
Factors behind the interim order
The Court noted issues concerning the defence evidence, a bank statement and the complainant’s financial capacity. It also considered the petitioner’s custody, the likely time before final hearing, and deposits totalling ₹3,78,000 under the earlier court orders.
Scope of the relief
The High Court suspended the sentence and ordered release on conditions, including a ₹15,000 bond with two like sureties and monthly appearance before the trial court. The 40% deposit was a fact of this case. The order did not decide the merits of the revision.
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