JUDGMENT :

1. This is an application under Section 5 of Limitation Act seeking condonation of delay in preferring the instant appeal.

2. Heard Sri S.P. Tiwari, Additional Government Advocate-I for the applicant/State and also perused the record.

3. Office report reveals that there is a delay of fifteen days in preferring the instant appeal.

4. Having heard the learned Additional Government Advocate-I representing the State/applicant and upon perusal of averments made in the application seeking condonation of delay, this Court is satisfied that the delay has sufficiently been explained.

5. Accordingly, the application for condonation of delay is allowed and the delay in preferring the instant appeal is hereby condoned.

Order on Memo of Appeal:

6. Heard Sri S.P. Tiwari, Additional Government Advocate-I for the applicant/State and also perused the record.

7. The instant appeal has been filed against the order dated 08.06.2023 passed by learned Special Judge (Gangster Act) / Additional Sessions Judge, Court No.4, Unnao in Sessions Trial No.133 of 2012, Case Crime No.163 of 2002, under Section 3 of The U.P. Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, Police Station Ajgain, Dist