Kolanchinathan v. The 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 Kolanchinathan, Male/aged 30 years S/o. Soundharrajan, South Street, Kadambur, Ariyalur District.

...Petitioner

Versus

The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Inspector of Police, Vikkiramangalam Police Station, (Crime No.44/2024).

...Respondent

Prayer: This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 praying to condone the delay of 194 days in filing the appeal against the Judgment dated 17.09.2025 in Session Case No.36 of 2024 passed by the learned Additional District Judge, Sessions Judge (FAC), Fast Track Mahila Court, Ariyalur. For Petitioner :

Mr.B.Balamurugan For Respondent :

Mr.L.Baskaran, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/3

ORDER

This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, praying to condone the delay of 194 days in filing the Criminal Appeal against the Judgment dated 17.09.2025 in Session Case No.36 of 2024 passed by the learned Additional District Judge, Sessions Court, Fast Track Mahila Court, Ariyalur.

2. Heard Mr.B.Balamurugan, Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr.L.Baskaran, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the Respondent Police.

3. This Court has perused the case files.

4. Having satisfied with the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit, delay of 194 days in filing the Crl.A.SR.No.27784 of 2026 is condoned and this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered.

5. Registry is directed to number Crl.A.SR.No.27784 of 2026, if it is otherwise in order and list the same for hearing on 02.06.2026. 21.05.2026 mrr Index: Yes/No 2/3

R.SAKTHIVEL, J.

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