Govindan vs The Sub Inspector of Police, Thiruvadanai Police Station — 176/2026

Summary The Judicial Magistrate of Thiruvadanai granted bail to Govinthan, accused of stealing three batteries from a gram E-Sewa centre under sections 331(4) and 305 BNS. The court found that while the offense is serious, the accused posed no flight risk as a permanent resident, investigation was substantially complete, and 52 days in custody was sufficient. The accused was released on Rs. 10,000 bond with two sureties and strict conditions including daily court reporting and cooperation with the trial. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.