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Devi Doss v. P.Theerthapathi (Died)

Madras HC6 Apr 2026CRL RC/97/2013

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What is this about?

The High Court granted the petitioner an extension of time to deposit a fine of Rs.5,50,000/- due to belated receipt of the conviction order. It directed payment by 24.04.2026, noting automatic restoration of lower court orders if unpaid.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner granted time to deposit Rs.5,50,000/- by 24.04.2026; upon failure, conviction and sentence orders to be restored.

Devi Doss Vs P.Theerthapathi (Died) — Civil Procedure and Limitation | Madras HC (2026)

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CRL RC No. 97 of 2013

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 17.04.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN

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CRL RC No. 97 of 2013

Devi Doss

..Petitioner

1.P.Theerthapathi (Died)

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2.Padmavathi

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3.Kumaravadivel

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4.Balaganesh

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(R2 to R4 are impleaded as per order Dated

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06.04.2026 in Crl.M.P.No.6248 of 2026

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in Crl.R.C.No.97 of 2013)

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..Respondents

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Prayer : Criminal Revision Case is filed under Section 397 and 401 of Code of Criminal Procedure, to set aside the conviction imposed in the judgment dated 01.10.2012 made in CA.No.116 of 2011 on the file of the III Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Dharapuram, confirming the conviction imposed in judgment dated 21.09.2011 made in C.C.No.34 of 2010 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam.

For Petitioner:

For Respondents:

Mr.M.Guruprasad

Mr.N.S.Sivakumar

ORDER

Today the matter is listed under the caption ‘For Being Mentioned’ at the

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instance of the learned counsel for the petitioner.

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CRL RC No. 97 of 2013

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2 . The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that,

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though this Court directed the petitioner to deposit a Demand Draft for a sum of Rs.5,50,000/- before the Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam, in C.C.No.34 of 2010

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on or before 10.04.2026, the petitioner was unable to comply with the said direction as the copy of the order was received belatedly.

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3 . Considering the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant further time. Accordingly, the petitioner shall deposit the Demand Draft for a sum of Rs.5,50,000/- before the Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam, in C.C.No.34 of 2010 on or before 24.04.2026. Failing which, the order of conviction and sentence imposed by the Trial Court and confirmed by the Appellate Court shall stand automatically restored.

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17.04.2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP

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Note : Issue order copy today.

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CRL RC No. 97 of 2013

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The III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Dharapuram.

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2.The Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam.

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CRL RC No. 97 of 2013

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

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LPP

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CRL RC No. 97 of 2013

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17.04.2026

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Devi Doss v. P.Theerthapathi (Died)

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