Govindan vs The Sub Inspector of Police, Thondi Police Station — 168/2026

Summary The Judicial Magistrate Court of Thiruvadanai granted bail to Govinthan, accused of stealing batteries and an inverter 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 permanent resident, and continued incarceration was unwarranted. Bail was granted on Rs. 10,000 bond with two sureties and strict conditions including daily court reporting, non-commission of similar offenses, cooperation with investigations, and non-interference with witnesses. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.