Crl.MP.No.5041 of 2026 in Crl.A.SR.No.15305 of 2026 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J. This petition has been filed seeking to condone the delay of 138 days in filing the appeal in Crl.A.Sr.No.15305 of 2026 against the conviction and sentence imposed on 20.08.2025 in Spl.S.C.No.16 of 2022 by the learned Sessions Judge, Sessions Court for Magalir Neethimandram (FTMC), Udhagamandalam, The Nilgiris. 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. 18.03.2026 skt https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis