Devi Doss v. P.Theerthapathi (Died)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Devi Doss ..Petitioner Vs 1.P.Theerthapathi (Died) 2.Padmavathi 3.Kumaravadivel 4.Balaganesh (R2 to R4 are impleaded as per order Dated 06.04.2026 in Crl.M.P.No.6248 of 2026

1. in Crl.R.C.No.97 of 2013) ..Respondents Prayer : Criminal Revision Case is filed under Section 397 and 401 of Code of Criminal Procedure, to set aside the conviction imposed in the judgment dated 01.10.2012 made in CA.No.116 of 2011 on the file of the III Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Dharapuram, confirming the conviction imposed in judgment dated 21.09.2011 made in C.C.No.34 of 2010 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam.

For Petitioner:

Mr.M.Guruprasad For Respondents:

Mr.N.S.Sivakumar

ORDER

Today the matter is listed under the caption 'For Being Mentioned' at the instance of the learned counsel for the petitioner.

2.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that, though this Court directed the petitioner to deposit a Demand Draft for a sum of Rs.5,50,000/- before the Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam, in C.C.No.34 of 2010 on or before 10.04.2026, the petitioner was unable to comply with the said direction as the copy of the order was received belatedly. 3.

Considering the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant further time. Accordingly, the petitioner shall deposit the Demand Draft for a sum of Rs.5,50,000/- before the Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam, in C.C.No.34 of 2010 on or before 24.04.2026. Failing which, the order of conviction and sentence imposed by the Trial Court and confirmed by the Appellate Court shall stand automatically restored. 17.04.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order LPP Note : Issue order copy today.

To

1. The III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Dharapuram.

2.The Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

LPP 17.04.2026