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2026 DAILYLAW 61737 (MAD)

Randi Atchuthbabu v. The State of Tamilnadu, Represented by The Intelligence Officer

CRL MP(MD)/16416/2026 · 2026-08-11

S Karthikeyan

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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Crl.M.P(MD) No.16416 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD) SR.No.41471 of 2026 S.KARTHIKEYAN, J. This petition has been filed to condone the delay of 1546 days in preferring the Criminal Appeal as against the judgment rendered in C.C.No.63 of 2017 dated 23.12.2020 passed by the Principal Special Court for EC and NDPS Act Cases, Madurai. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was imposed with the punishment of 10 years and he has served the sentence for about 9 years and 85 days till date. He further submitted that the present appeal has been preferred only as against the fine amount imposed on the petitioner. 3. The learned Special Public Prosecutor submitted that he has no objection for allowing this petition and the petitioner is in incarceration from the date of arrest. 4. Considering the period of incarceration, this petition is allowed and the delay is condoned. Registry is directed to number the appeal if it is otherwise in order. 11.08.2026 Indu https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis