Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 05-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: R. Rajendran, son of Ramalingam, proprietor of M/s. Hi 5 Smart Store, Coimbatore, filed petition CRL MP No. 11614 of 2026 seeking exemption from surrender.
  • Respondents: 1) Public Prosecutor, Coimbatore District Sessions Court; 2) M/s. Sri Lakshmi Enterprises, represented by Manager J. Abilash Mahalingam.
  • The petition stems from a conviction and sentence imposed by the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Coimbatore (order dated 06‑02‑2026, Crl.A.No.2 of 2024) which dismissed the appeal and confirmed the judgment of the Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court (23‑11‑2023, CC.No.1055 of 2018).
  • Counsel for petitioner (Mr. M. Venkadesh Kumar) and Government Advocate (Mr. M. Dinesh) and counsel for second respondent (Mr. Mylsamy) were heard.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, after considering the submissions and existing case law (including Crl.M.P.No.11612 of 2026), held that no compelling or extraordinary grounds exist to waive the statutory requirement of surrender prior to consideration of the revision petition.
  • Accordingly, the petition for exemption from surrender is dismissed; the petitioner remains required to surrender as mandated.

Topics: Criminal Procedure, Surrender Exemption