Nilu Kumar Barik v. State Rep By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 21.05.2026 Coram:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL Nilu Kumar Barik S/o. Pramod Barik, Jamuna Village, Alanda Town, Krushnaprasad P.S. Limit, Puri District.

...Petitioner

Versus

The State Rep. by., Inspector of Police, Kamanaickenpalayam Police Station, Tiruppur District.

(Crime No.38/2022)

...Respondent

Prayer: This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act praying to condone the delay of 174 days in filing this Appeal in trial Court judgment passed in C.C.No.52 of 2022 on the file of Additional District Judge/Special Court under EC Act/NDPS Act cases, Coimbatore dated 31.07.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Balaji For Respondent : Mr.L.Baskaran, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act, praying to condone the delay of 174 days in filing this Appeal in trial Court judgment passed in C.C.No.52 of 2022 on the file of Additional District Judge/Special Court under EC Act/NDPS Act cases, Coimbatore dated 31.07.2025.

2. Heard Mr.T.Balaji, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr.L.Baskaran, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for the Respondent Police.

3. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the Respondent Police submitted that he has no objection for allowing this petition.

4. This Court has perused the case files.

5. Having satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of this petition, this Court is inclined to allow this petition. Hence, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered accordingly. 2/4

6. Registry is directed to number the Crl.A.Sr.No.18963 of 2026, if it is otherwise in order and list the same for hearing on 02.06.2026. 21.05.2026 vm Index: Yes/No 3/4

R.SAKTHIVEL, J.

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