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

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C. SARAVANAN IN CRL.A.SR.No.34653 of 2026 Vengadachalapathy S/o.Loganathan Throwpathyamman Kovil Street, Melpathi, Villupuram.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police NIB-CID, Villupuram District.

Crime No.27 of 2023 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act praying to condone the delay of 17 days in preferring the above said Criminal Appeal against the order passed by the Special Court for Trial of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases, Villupuram in Spl.Case No.17 of 2025 by judgment dated 03.03.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Kalaiyarasan For Respondent(s):

Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed by the Petitioner / Appellant - A2 seeking to condone the delay of 17 days in preferring the Criminal Appeal against the order passed by the Special Court for Trial of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases, Villupuram in Spl.Case No.17 of 2025 by judgment dated 03.03.2026.

2. Heard the learned Counsel for Petitioner / Appellant - A2.

3. Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) has no serious objection in allowing this Petition.

4. Being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the Petition, the delay stands condoned and the Petition is ordered. 17-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order jas Note: Registry is directed to number the main case, if it is otherwise in order.

To 1.The Inspector of Police, NIB-CID, Villupuram District.

2. The Special Court for Trial of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases, Villupuram.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

C.SARAVANAN, J.

jas in CRL.A.SR.No.34653 of 2026 17-06-2026