Whether the criminal appeal had to be entered into despite non-payment of the security/advance on costs
No. Because the required advance on costs was not paid within the extended time limit, the appeal was inadmissible.
Under Art. 383 paras. 1-2 CPP, the appellate authority may require security for costs and must not enter into the appeal if it is not provided on time. The appellant’s medical certificate did not show any inability to make the payment, and his later filing was submitted after the deadline.