I.Fathima Nachiar v. the State Represented by
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court examined a petition seeking condonation of a 169-day delay in filing a Criminal Appeal. The respondent counsel objected to the unexplained delay. Satisfied with the affidavit reasons, the Court condensed the delay, proceeded with the appeal, and ordered registry numbering.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 169 days stood condoned and the appeal ordered to be numbered and considered on merits.