Crl.MP.No.7173 of 2026 in Crl.A.SR.No.12461 of 2026 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J. This petition has been filed seeking to condone the delay of 378 days delay in filing a criminal appeal against the order dated 25.11.2024 passed in Spl.S.C.No.82 of 2021 by the learned Special Judge for Exclusive Trial of Cases under POCSO Act, Chennai insofar as the appellant/6th Accused, who is now confined at Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms.J.R.Archana, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent. 3. Satisfied with the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit filed in support of this petition, this petition stands allowed. 4. Registry is directed to number the Criminal Appeal, if the papers are otherwise in order and list the same for admission in due course. 21.04.2026 skt https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis