Govindan vs The Sub Inspector of Police, Thiruvadanai Police Station — 177/2026

Summary: The Judicial Magistrate Court of Thiruvadanai granted bail to Govinthan, accused of theft under Sections 331(4) and 305 BNS, after he spent 83 days in judicial custody. The court found no significant flight risk, evidence tampering concerns, or necessity for continued incarceration, applying the principle that bail is the rule and jail is the exception. The accused was released on Rs. 10,000 bond with two sureties, subject to strict conditions including daily court reporting, non-commission of similar offenses, cooperation with investigation, and no witness interference. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.