M.Natarajan v. Kuttiyammal Alias Poongodi

Crl.M.P.No.4205 of 2023 Crl.M.P.No.4205 of 2023 in Crl.A.SR.No.10579 of 2023 M.SUNDAR, J., and K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, 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 a 'condonation of delay' ['COD'] prayer. Captioned main Criminal Appeal qua which COD prayer has been made (to be noted, delay sought to be condoned is 2 days) is against an order of acquittal.

2. Mr.R.Anbalagan, learned counsel on record for petitioner is before us.

3. Issue notice.

4. Mr.N.P.Prashannaa, learned counsel with address for service at No.100, Law Chambers, High Court Building, Chennai-600 104, Mobile No.9841523770, accepts notice for respondents 1 to 3. Mr.E.Raj Thilak, learned Additional Public Prosecutor accepts notice for fourth respondent. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Page Nos.1/2

Crl.M.P.No.4205 of 2023 M.SUNDAR, J., and K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J., mk

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and noticing that the delay sought to be condoned is only 2 days, we accept the reason for delay i.e., that the petitioner is 84 years old and has advanced age related health issues.

6. Sequitur is, delay condoned. Captioned Crl MP is ordered as prayed for.

[M.S., J] [K.G.T., J] 08.06.2023 mk Crl.M.P.No.4205 of 2023 in Crl.A.SR.No.10579 of 2023 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Page Nos.2/2