11.02.2025 ct 28/tkm sl no. 53 CRMSPL 43 of 2024 In Re : An application for special leave to appeal under section 378(4) of Cr.P.C and In Re : Sridhar Das …..appellant Mr. Subhasish Pachhal …………. For the appellant 1. In view of the law declared in Mallikarjun Kodagali vs. State of Karnataka & Ors.1 the application for special leave to appeal is not maintainable. 2. Department is directed to return the certified copy of the impugned judgment after the applicant replaces it with a photocopy. 3. Applicant is at liberty to file appeal in accordance with law, if so advised. (Gaurang Kanth, J.) (Joymalya Bagchi, J.) 1 (2019) 2 SCC 752