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

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C. SARAVANAN in CRL.A.SR.No.37050 of 2026 Santhappan S/o. Anthonymuthu, Beljiyam Colony, Thammampatty Main Road, Koneripatty Post, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District.

..Petitioner / Appellant / Accused Vs The State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Attur, Salem District.

(Crime No.41/2024) ..Respondent/ Respondent/ Complainant PRAYER: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act praying to condone the delay of 63 days delay in filing appeal against the Judgment and sentence passed by the learned Sessions judge, Principal POCSO Court, Salem, Salem District in Spl.SC.No.61/2025 dated 27.01.2026. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.E.Kannadasan For Respondent(s):

Mr.M. Mohamed Riyaz, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed by the Petitioner / Appellant/Accused seeking to condone the delay of 63 days delay in filing appeal against the Judgment and sentence passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Principal POCSO Court, Salem, Salem District in Spl.SC.No.61/2025 dated 27.01.2026.

2. Heard the learned Counsel for Petitioner / Appellant / Accused.

3. Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for the respondent 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. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order av Note: Registry is directed to number the Criminal Appeal, if it is otherwise in order.

To

1. The learned Sessions Judge, Principal POCSO Court, Salem, Salem District

2. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Attur, Salem District.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

C.SARAVANAN, J.

av in CRL.A.SR.No.37050 of 2026 25-06-2026