Madras High Court
CRL OP/31054/2026 of J.Sriram Vs K.G.Sekar on 26 October 2026
CRL OP No. 31054 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN
CRL OP No. 31054 of 2026
CNR:{HCMA012490052026}
J.Sriram
..Petitioner
Vs
K.G.Sekar
..Respondent
PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, praying to direct the learned XVI Additional Sessions Judge, Chennai to extend the time limit for the deposit of compensation amount as ordered in Crl.M.P.No.2 of 2026 in Crl.A.No.1026 of 2026 and consequently extend the time limit for deposit of compensation amount.
For Petitioner:
Mr.Leelesh Sundaram
for M/s.Nathan and Associates
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ORDER
This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the learned XVI Additional Sessions Judge, Chennai, to extend the time limit for depositing the compensation amount as ordered in Crl.M.P.No.2 of 2026 in Crl.A.No.1026 of 2026.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and perused the materials available on record.
3. On perusal of the records reveals that the petitioner was convicted by the judgment dated 01.07.2026, for the offence punishable under Section 138
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of the Negotiable Instrument Act, by the learned XXXV Metropolitan Magistrate (Fast Track Court II), Egmore at Allikulam, Chennai in S.T.C.No.15569 of 2025 and was sentenced to undergo one year simple imprisonment and to pay a compensation of the cheque amount viz., Rs.45,00,000/- to the complainant, in default to undergo two months simple imprisonment. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner preferred an appeal in Crl.A.No.1026 of 2026 along with the petition to suspend the sentence pending disposal of the appeal. The Appellate Court, while considering the petition for suspension of sentence, by an order dated 23.07.2026 suspended the sentence alone till the disposal of the appeal on condition to deposit 5% of the compensation amount before the Trial Court within a period of two months. However, the petitioner failed to comply with the said condition and has filed the present petition seeking an extension of time.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Criminal Original Petition is ordered. The time limit for the petitioner to deposit the compensation amount, as ordered in Crl.M.P.No.2 of 2026 in Crl.A.No.1026 of 2026, stands extended till 23.11.2026. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP
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To
1. The XVI Additional Sessions Judge, Chennai
2. The XXXV Metropolitan Magistrate (Fast Track Court II), Egmore at Allikulam, Chennai
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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP CRL OP No. 31054 of 2026 26-10-2026
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