2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 20306

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
B.PUGALENDHI, J
P.Yogaraj – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
CrlA(MD)No.265 of 2025

The petitioner has the right to withdraw an appeal against sentencing at any stage, which the court may grant.

Headnote:This case involves the interpretation of Section 430 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita regarding the suspension of a sentence pending an appeal. The petitioner, P.Yogaraj, sought to withdraw his appeal against the state's imposition of a sentence. The court granted permission to withdraw and dismissed the petition. The primary issue was whether the petition could be withdrawn at this stage. The court affirmed the right of the petitioner to withdraw the motion.

Result: This petition is dismissed as withdrawn for the present.