Whether the criminal appeal had to be entered into despite non-payment of ordered security for costs
No. Because the ordered security was not paid within the time limit and no extension or reinstatement was requested, the appeal was inadmissible.
Under Art. 383 CPP, the appeal authority may require security from the private complainant; if security is not provided on time, the authority will not enter into the appeal. The appellant failed to comply with the payment order.