CRL MP No. 2139 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL MP No. 2139 of 2026 ANDCRL RC SR NO. 6161 OF 2026 Rajkumar Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Dhanalakshmi 2.Minor R.Thamilarasan S/o.Rajkumar, D.No. 12C.D, Moorthy Nagar, Pappanaickampalayam, Tirupur. (second respondent minor Children Rep. by his natural guardian mother 1st respondent) Respondent(s) CRL RC SR No. 6161 of 2026 Rajkumar Petitioner(s) Vs Dhanalakshmi Respondent(s) CRL MP No. 2139 of 2026 PRAYER To condone the delay of 101 days in filing the Criminal Revision petition against the order in M.C.No. 61/2022 dt. 07.07.2025 on the file of the Learned Family Judge, Tiruppur and thus render justice. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 2139 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): M/S. Rajalingam .P For Respondent(s): M/S. S.Manoharan ORDER This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed seeking to condone the delay of 101 days in filing the Criminal Revision Case. 2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner had questioned the paternity of his child and, in that regard, a DNA test was conducted. Pursuant thereto, this Court had imposed a cost of Rs.80,000/-. 3. According to the petitioner, the delay was occasioned due to the fact that he was searching for employment. Though this Court does not find the said reason to be wholly satisfactory, taking into consideration the overall factual circumstances, particularly that the issue involved is a matrimonial issue and the respondent is seeking maintenance, and also considering the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner that he may be permitted to canvass the matter on merits, this Court is of the view that sufficient cause has been shown for condoning the delay. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 2139 of 2026 4. In the result, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed, on condition that the petitioner shall pay a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only), being a portion of the maintenance, on or before 19.05.2026, failing which this petition shall stand dismissed automatically without any further reference to this Court. 20-04-2026 skr Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 2139 of 2026 C.KUMARAPPAN J. CRL MP No. 2139 of 2026 AND CRL RC SR NO. 6161 OF 2026 20-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis