Indumathi v. State Rep By Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN in CRL OP No. 16746 of 2024 Indumathi ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Represented by The Inspector of Police P-2, Otteri Police Station, Chennai.

(Crime No.67/2026) ..Respondent(s) To grant extension of time for fulfilling the conditions imposed by this Court on 24.07.2024 in Crl.OP.No.16746 of 2024. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.Jai Hari Sudhan For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Dhileepan Govt.Advocate (Crl Side)

ORDER

This Petition has been filed seeking an extension of time to fulfill the conditions imposed by this Court on 24.07.2024 in Crl.OP.No.16746 of 2024.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner was unable to comply with the conditions due to ill health. Specifically, she underwent treatment for varicose veins in 2024 and suffered an accident in 2025. Consequently, the petitioner seeks a grant of extension of time.

3. Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing on behalf of the respondent Police, submits that the petitioner has failed to comply with the directed conditions.

4. It is observed that the petitioner has failed to comply with the original directions of this Court. In the absence of a bona fide effort to obey the earlier directions, this Court finds no valid ground or change in circumstances to warranting an extension of time.

5. Accordingly, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition stands dismissed. 21-04-2026 Jeni To 1.The Principal Special Court under EC and NDPS Act, Chennai. 2.The Inspector of Police, P-2, Otteri Police Station, Chennai. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

Jeni in CRL OP No. 16746 of 2024 21-04-2026