Kothandasamy v. The State Rep.By Its,

Crl.MP.No.5073 of 2026 in Crl.A.SR.No.15474 of 2026 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

This petition has been filed seeking to condone the delay of 968 days in preferring the above appeal against the judgment passed in Spl.S.C.No.372 of 2018, dated 18.05.2023 by the learned Sessions Judge, Special Court for Exclusive trial of cases under POCSO Act, Chennai.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms.J.R.Archana, learned Government Advocate (Crl.

Side) appearing for the respondent.

3. Satisfied with the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit filed in support of this petition, this petition stands allowed.

4. Registry is directed to number the Criminal Appeal, if the papers are otherwise in order and list the same for admission in due course.

18.03.2026 skt https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis