Apple @ Sivaraman SLP Delay Condonation Order

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 19-06-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Apple @ Sivaraman filed a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) challenging the final judgment and order dated 07‑06‑2016 in CRLA No. 828/2013 passed by the Madras High Court.
• Respondent: State of Tamil Nadu.
• Applications: Condonation of delay in filing IA No. 171448/2026 and exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment (IA No. 171447/2026).
• Bench: Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi (partial court‑working days bench).
• Counsel: Petitioner's counsel – Anilendra Pandey (AOR), Perumal Pandian P.G., Raja Mahendra Pandian P.G., Harish Pandian P.G.; Respondent's counsel – B. Karunakaran (AOR) with Ms. T. Priyanka (Adv.).

Final Outcome

• Court ordered issuance of notice on both the condonation application and the Special Leave Petition.
• As respondent’s counsel appeared on advance notice, formal service of notice was waived.
• Respondent to file counter‑affidavit by 24‑07‑2026; petitioner may file rejoinder affidavit by 31‑07‑2026, if any.
• Matter listed for further hearing on 03‑08‑2026.

Topics: Special Leave Petition, Condonation of Delay