Sankar v. The State Rep By Its,

CRL.MP.No.3034 of 2023 in CRL.A.No.SR9533 of 2023 CRL.MP.No.3034 of 2023 in CRL.A.No.SR9533 of 2023 M.SUNDAR, J.

and M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

(Order of the Court was made by M.SUNDAR, J) Captioned 'Criminal Miscellaneous Petition' [hereinafter 'Crl. MP' for the sake of convenience and clarity] has been filed with 'Condonation of Delay' ['COD'] prayer. COD sought is qua 33 days in filing appeal against conviction and sentence passed in SC.No.80 of 2021 by learned Principal Sessions Judge, Tiruppur on 31.10.2022. To be noted, life imprisonment and fine have been imposed.

2. Be that as it may, as regards COD prayer, it is submitted that due to imprisonment of the convict prisoner, he was unable to arrange a counsel within stipulated time frame.

3. Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, learned Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John who accepts notice on behalf of respondent submits that the petitioner has not filed any other appeal. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

CRL.MP.No.3034 of 2023 in CRL.A.No.SR9533 of 2023 M.SUNDAR, J.

and M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, nature of the matter and having heard both sides, COD prayer is acceded to. Captioned Crl.MP is ordered as prayed for. Delay Condoned. There shall be no order as to costs.

[M.S.,J.] [M.N.K.,J.] 02.03.2023 kmi CRL.MP.No.3034 of 2023 in CRL.A.No.SR9533 of 2023 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2