Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 03-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 33108/2026 filed by Apple @ Sivaraman challenging the final judgment and order dated 07‑06‑2016 (CRLA No. 828/2013) of the Madras High Court.
  • Respondent: State of Tamil Nadu.
  • The petition sought condonation of delay in filing and exemption from filing a copy of the impugned judgment.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Perumal Pandian P.G., Mr. Raja Mahendra Pandian P.G., Mr. Harish Pandian P.G., and AOR Mr. Anilendra Pandey.
  • Counsel for respondent: Mr. B. Karunakaran (AOR), Mr. Kamesh Gaud, Mr. Arun Prakash, and Mr. Shoib Fazil.
  • The bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.

Final Outcome

  • The Court condoned the delay in filing.
  • Despite vigorous submissions, the Court declined to entertain the Special Leave Petition and dismissed it.
  • Any pending applications, if existent, were ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Supreme Court Order