Govindan vs The Sub Inspector of Police, Thiruvadanai Police Station — 171/2026

Court Decision Summary The Judicial Magistrate Court of Thiruvadanai granted bail to accused Govinthan, charged under Sections 331(4) and 305 BNS for allegedly stealing three batteries from a gram E-Sewa center. The court found that after 52 days in judicial custody with investigation substantially complete, continued incarceration was unwarranted, as the accused posed no flight risk, evidence tampering risk, or danger of reoffending. Bail was granted on Rs. 10,000 bond with two sureties, subject to strict conditions including daily court reporting at 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM, non-commission of similar offenses, and cooperation with trial proceedings. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.