Govindan vs The Sub Inspector of Police, Thiruvadanai Police Station — 166/2026

Summary: The Judicial Magistrate Court in Thiruvadanai allowed the bail petition of Govinthan, accused of stealing three batteries from a gram E-Sewa centre under Sections 331(4) and 305 BNS. The court found that after 52 days in custody, the investigation was substantially complete, the accused posed no flight risk as a local resident, and there was no evidence of tampering or witness interference, warranting bail under the principle that "bail is rule and jail is exception." The accused was released on Rs. 10,000 bond with two sureties and strict conditions including daily court appearances, cooperation with investigation, and non-commission of similar offenses. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.