The State Of Tamil Nadu v. Jayakumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN C.M.P.Nos.23328 and 26017 of 2025 in W.A.SR Nos.134289 and 156683 of 2025 C.M.P.No.23328 of 2025:

The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Its Secretary, Department Of Industries, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009 and 4 others Petitioners Vs Jayakumar S/o. Late K. Mukundhan, No.43/22, West Jones Road, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015.

Respondent For Petitioners:

Mr.E.Vijay Anand Addl. Government Pleader For Respondent:

Mr.M.Raja Sekhar

C.M.P.No.26017 of 2025 The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Industries, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 and 3 others Petitioners Vs Vasantha Gangadharan W/o.A.Gangadharan, New No.85, Karaneeswarar Pagoda Street, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004 and another Respondents For Petitioners:

Mr.E.Vijay Anand Addl. Government Pleader For Respondents:

Mr.M.Raja Sekhar for R1 Mr. Abishek Murthy Standing Counsel for R2 COMMON ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. These applications have been filed for condonation of delay of 123 days and 139 days, respectively, in filing the appeals.

3. Satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavits, the applications are allowed and the delay is condoned.

4. Registry is directed to number the appeals, if they are otherwise in order and list the same for admission. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 18.03.2026 bbr