Dinesh v. The State Rep. by the Deputy Superintendent of Police,

ORDER This Court, by an order dated 11.02.2026 in Crl.A.No.88 of 2026, has granted bail to the appellant, inter alia, on the following condition: "7. Accordingly, the appellant is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) with two sureties (one must be a blood surety), each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Special Court for Trial of Cases Under SC/ST (POA) Act, Namakkal….."

¶2The petitioner/appellant seeks modification of the said condition on the ground that his father, who is the only relative, is unable to walk and, in spite of the order of this Court, he is yet to execute sureties and therefore is still in confinement. Page3 of 5

¶3Heard the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu for the respondent.

¶4Considering the averments made in the petition and the fact that the petitioner is still in custody, unable to execute sureties as directed, this Court modifies the condition in para 7 of the order dated 11.02.2026 in Crl.A.No.88 of 2026, as follows: "7. Accordingly, the appellant is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Special Court for Trial of Cases Under SC/ST (POA) Act, Namakkal….."

¶5In other words, the requirement to produce a surety who is a blood relative is dispensed with. 03-07-2026 dk Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Velur Sub Division, Namakkal District.

¶2The Inspector of Police, Velagoundampatty Police Station, Namakkal District.

¶3The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. CRLoMPoNo.9764oofo2026 SUNDERoMOHAN,oJ. dk CRLoMPoNo.9764oofo2026 in Crl.A.No.88oofo2026 03-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 03-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN in Crl.A.No.88 of 2026 Dinesh S/o.Ramasamy, No.2/25, Sellipalayam, Marurpatti, Mudalaipatti Post, Namakkal Taluk, Namakkal District. ...Petitioner/Appellant Vs 1. The State Rep. by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Velur Sub Division, Namakkal District. 2. The State represented by The Inspector of Police, Velagoundampatty Police Station, Namakkal District. 3. Jeyakodi, W/o.Kamaraj, Pudhiya Arunthathiyar Street, Singilpatti, Velagoundampatti (Post), Namakkal District. ...Respondents/ Respondents Page2 of 5 Prayer : Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C/528 of BNSS, to modify the condition that "7. Accordingly, the appellant is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) with two sureties (one must be a blood surety), each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Special Court for Trial of Cases Under SC/ST (POA) Act, Namakkal….." imposed in the order dated 11.02.2026 made in Crl.A.No.88 of 2026 on the file of this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.C.Harish For Respondents : Mr.A.Amarnath Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu for R1 and R2