Poongavanam v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-05-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL in Crl.A.SR.No.30871 of 2026

1. Poongavanam S/o Palani, Madipakkam, Chennai.

Petitioner/ Appellant Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station, Madipakkam, Chennai.

Respondent( PRAYER This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, praying to condone the delay of 111 days in filing the petition for bail in Crl.A.No. of 2026 against the judgement in Spl.SC.No.73 of 2019 dated 28.11.2025 on the file of the Special Court for POCSO cases at Chengalpattu. For Petitioner(s):

C.S.S.Pillai For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

Mr. R. Ganesh Kumar, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice for the respondent.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side.

3. This Court has perused the affidavit filed in support of this petition.

4. Being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of this petition, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed. 22-05-2026 skr Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Note: Registry is directed to number the Criminal Appeal if it is otherwise in order To

1. The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station, Madipakkam, Chennai.

2. Learned Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

R.SAKTHIVEL J.

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