The State Of Tamil Nadu v. Rathinam Enterprises

CMP No.30720 of 2025 in WA SR No.172792 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN C.M.P.No.30720 of 2025 in W.A.SR No.172792 of 2025 The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Commissioner (Additional Charge), Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration, No.359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai and 2 others Applicant(s) Vs Rathinam Enterprises Rep by its Proprietor, R. Prabu, Office at No.111, Thoppai Street, Royapurm, Chennai - 600 013.

Respondent(s) For Applicant(s):

Mr.E.Vijay Anand Addl. Government Pleader For Respondent(s):Mr.R.Veeramani ___________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

CMP No.30720 of 2025 in WA SR No.172792 of 2025

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the applicants and learned counsel for the respondent.

2. This is an application for condonation of delay of 78 days in filing the appeal.

3. Taking into consideration the period of delay and the cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay, though opposed. Application for condonation of delay is allowed. List the appeal for admission.

(MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA,CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 17.02.2026 sasi ___________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis