Dhanabal v. The State Rep.By,

CRL MP No. 10870 of 2026 in CRL A SR NO. 32786 OF 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-07-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR CRL MP No. 10870 of 2026 IN CRL A SR NO. 32786 OF 2026 Dhanabal S/o.Palani, Karunai nagar, Thoramangalam Village, Mettur taluk, Salem district.

(Now confined at Central Prison, Salem-018) ..Petitioner(s) Vs The state rep. by, The Inspector of Police, AWPS-Omalur, Salem District.

(Crime No.16/2018) ..Respondent(s) CRL A SR No. 32786 of 2026 Dhanabal ..Appellant(s) Vs The State Rep by ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act praying to condone the delay of 1495 days in preferring the above appeal against the judgment passed in Old Spl.S.C.No.95 of 2018, New Spl.S.C.No.136 of 2019, dated 22.09.2021, on the file of the Principal Special court for Exclusive trial for cases under POCSO Act, Salem. __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

CRL MP No. 10870 of 2026 in CRL A SR NO. 32786 OF 2026 M.NIRMAL KUMAR J.

RSI For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Selvakumar For Respondent(s):

Ms.Sharada Vivek, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is filed seeking to condone the delay of 1495 days in preferring the above appeal.

2.Heard the learned Counsel for petitioner.

3.Ms.Sharada Vivek, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondent.

4.Considering the fact that the petitioner has been convicted and the appeal is a statutory one, for rendering substantial justice, this Court feels that delay to be condoned.

5.Accordingly, the delay stands condoned and the petition is ordered. 01.07.2026 rsi Note: Registry is directed to number the Criminal Appeal, if it is otherwise in order.

CRL MP No. 10870 of 2026 AND CRL A SR NO. 32786 OF 2026 __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis