C.M.P.No.20322 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN C.M.P.No.20322 of 2024 in W.A.No.SR 119063 of 2024 David Bharath Kumar S/O Mr. Gunasekaran Residing At M-3 Akshaya Pacific City Apartments Gurusamy Road, Nolambur, Phase II Chennai 600 095 Appellant(s) Vs The Secretary To Government Home Department, Tamil Nadu State Governemnt, Fort St. Goerge Chennai 600 009 and 3 others Respondent(s) For Appellant(s): Mr. D.Bharathy For Respondent(s): Mr. K.Karthik Jagannath Government Advocate for R1 No appearance – for R2 to R4 _________ p. 2 C.M.P.No.20322 of 2024 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard on application for condonation of delay of 101 days in filing the appeal. 2. Considering the period of delay and the cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay. 3. Application is allowed. 4. List the appeal for admission. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 16.02.2026 kpl _________