Thiru Ammasai v. The Inspector Of Police

CRL.MP.No.3011 of 2023 in CRL.A.No.SR9678 of 2023 CRL.MP.No.3011 of 2023 in CRL.A.No.SR9678 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 269 days in filing appeal against conviction and sentence made in SC.No.63 of 2019 on the file of learned III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Erode at Gobichettipalayam on 27.02.2020. 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 young age of the convict prisoner, he was unable to co-ordinate with an advocate and hire a counsel within the 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.3011 of 2023 in CRL.A.No.SR9678 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.3011 of 2023 in CRL.A.No.SR9678 of 2023 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2