Olliyan @ Lingam v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Alangulam
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner, convicted and undergoing sentence, sought condonation of a 162-day delay in filing an appeal against his conviction. The court found the reasons satisfactory and allowed the petition, directing the Registry to take the appeal on file.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 162 days in filing the criminal appeal condoned; Registry directed to take the appeal on file if otherwise in order.