Madras High Court Grants Extension for Filing Stay Application in Criminal Revision Cases

Balveer Singh's plea to set aside framing of charges receives no objection from the Public Prosecutor; next hearing scheduled for November 21

In a notable development at the Madras High Court, Justice Shamim Ahmed has granted an extension of three days to Balveer Singh, allowing him to file a stay application along with the necessary affidavit and translated copies of impugned orders in a series of criminal revision petitions. Singh seeks to overturn the orders of the Judicial Magistrate No.I, Tirunelveli, which framed charges against him in several cases, including C.C.No.2419 of 2023, C.C.No.2420 of 2023, C.C.No.2431 of 2023, and C.C.No.2481 of 2023.

The petitions were brought before the court on November 11, 2025, where Mr. M.Ravi, a senior advocate, represented Balveer Singh. Due to a bona fide mistake by a junior advocate, the stay application had not been filed timely. Recognizing the oversight, Mr. Ravi requested the court for a brief extension to submit the necessary documents. The Public Prosecutor, represented by Mr. S.Ravi, raised no objections to the request, facilitating the court's decision to grant the extension.

The court's order highlighted the cooperative stance of the prosecution and instructed the Additional Public Prosecutor to seek further instructions on the matter. The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 21, 2025, when the cases will be taken up for admission.

The legal fraternity is closely monitoring this case, as it raises significant questions about procedural delays and the responsibilities of legal counsel. The cooperative approach by the prosecution indicates a possible smooth progression in the upcoming hearing.

Bottom Line:

Criminal Revision Petitions filed to set aside the orders of the Judicial Magistrate framing charges in various cases. Court granted three days' time to file a stay application along with the affidavit and the translated copy of impugned orders - No objection raised by the Public Prosecutor for the petitioner's prayer.

Statutory provision(s): Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.

Balveer Singh v. State of Tamilnadu, (Madras) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2807180