State Of Chhattisgarh v. Praveen Krishna Katlam

HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR Order Sheet Cr.M.P. No. 1719 of 2017 State of Chhattisgarh Versus Praveen Krishna Katlam 04/12/2017 Shri Adil Minhaz, Panel Lawyer for the State/Applicant. Heard on I.A. No. 1 of 2017, application seeking condonation of delay.

We have considered the reasons stated for the delay. We are satisfied that sufficient cause has been shown. Delay is condoned. Heard on application for grant of leave to appeal under Section 378(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

The Applicant/State is exempted from curing the defect. The matter is treated as ripe.

Accordingly, leave to appeal as prayed for, is granted. Registry is directed to register regular acquittal appeal. After registration of the regular acquittal appeal, issue notice to the Respondent, on payment of process fee, as per rules. Call for records.

Sd/- Sd/- (Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan) (Sanjay Agrawal) Chief Justice Judge Vatti