MURUGAN vs Thirukalukundram Police Station — 286/2026

Case Summary: CMP.286/2026 - Murugan v. Thirukalukundram Police Station The District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate granted bail to Murugan, who was arrested under Sections 74, 78(2) BNS and Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Public Health and Welfare Act, after spending 22 days in judicial custody. The court approved the bail petition under Section 480 BNSS Act 2023, considering the custodial period and circumstances, despite the police opposing release citing non-appearance concerns. Murugan was released on bail subject to strict conditions: furnishing two sureties (Rs.10,000 each, one being a family member), daily police sign-in at 6:00 PM for one month, non-tampering with evidence or witnesses, and non-absconding during trial, with automatic cancellation upon breach. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.