Rathinavel v. The State Rep.By

Crl.M.P.No.8440 of 2026 in Crl.A.(SR).No.28008 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 07.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mrs. JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Crl.M.P.No.8440 of 2026 in Crl.A.(SR).No.28008 of 2026 Rathinavel ... Petitioner Vs.

The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, NIB-CID Police Station, Villupuram District.

... Respondent (Crime No.09 of 2024) PRAYER : Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, to condone the delay of 68 days in filing the above Criminal Appeal in S.C.No.08 of 2025 dated 27.11.2025 on the file of the Special Court for Trial of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases, Villupuram.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Muthamizh Selvakumar For Respondent : Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the delay of 68 days in filing the above Criminal Appeal in S.C.No.08 of 2025 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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Crl.M.P.No.8440 of 2026 in Crl.A.(SR).No.28008 of 2026 ssi dated 27.11.2025 on the file of the Special Court for Trial of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases, Villupuram.

2. Being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of this petition, delay is condoned and this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition stands ordered.

3. Registry is directed to number the above Criminal Appeal, if it is otherwise in order and list the same for hearing next vacation sitting. 07.05.2026 ssi To 1.The Inspector of Police, NIB-CID Police Station, Villupuram District 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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