Vinoth @ Sathish v. The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by

ORDER The present Criminal Original Petition has been filed challenging the order dated 08.06.2026 passed by the Principal Sessions Judge, Krishnagiri in Crl.M.P.No.1462 of 2026, whereby the petitioner's request to relax the condition directing him to appear before the respondent Police daily at 9.00 a.m, was rejected. Page1 of 5

¶2The petitioner, arrayed as A2 in Crime No.146 of 2026, was granted anticipatory bail, along with four others by order dated 20.05.2026 in Crl.M.P.No.140 of 2026 subject to certain conditions. One of the conditions required the petitioner to appear before the respondent Police daily at 9.00 a.m until further orders and further it was recorded that no application will be entertained for 30 days.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that since the petitioner is taking treatment for spondylolysis and has been advised complete bed rest for three months, he could not appear before the respondent Police daily. Therefore, the petitioner filed modification petition in Crl.M.P.No.1462 of 2026 with medical certificate. The lower court without considering the petitioner's medical condition and medical records, dismissed the petition.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), on instructions, submitted that the petitioner had signed before the respondent Police only for nine days. He also fairly conceded that the petitioner is undergoing treatment for spondylolysis.

¶5Considering the submissions made on either side and perusal of records, it is seen that there is a case and a counter case. The petitioner is an Page2 of 5 accused in Crime No.146 of 2026. Earlier, the petitioner's group lodged a complaint against the de facto complainant and a case was registered against him in Crime No.145 of 2026. Now it is submitted that the dispute has been resolved between the petitioner and the de facto complainant. Added to it, the petitioner is suffering from health ailments and he also filed necessary medical records to substantiate the same.

¶6This Court also finds that condition 5(c) of the anticipatory bail order dated 20.05.2026, which stipulates that no application shall be entertained for a period of 30 days, cannot be sustained. A blanket prohibition on entertaining applications for modification of bail condition is impermissible. Any request for modification or relaxation must necessarily be considered on its own merits, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case. Therefore, the dismissal of the petition in Crl.M.P.No.1462 of 2026, is legally unsustainable.

¶7In view of the above, the order dated 08.06.2026 in Crl.M.P.No.1462 of 2026 is set aside. Consequently, condition 5(c) contained in the anticipatory bail order dated 20.05.2026 in Crl.M.P.No.140 of 2026 is also set aside. Therefore, the petitioner shall not be required to report before the respondent Police on a daily basis. However, as and when his presence is required for the purpose of investigation, the respondent Police shall issue summons to the petitioner, and upon such summons, the petitioner shall appear and extend full Page3 of 5 cooperation with the investigation. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order PVS To

¶1The Principal Sessions Court, Krishnagiri

¶2The Inspector of Police, Keelamangalam Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Crime No.146/2026

¶3The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Page4 of 5 CRLoOPoNo.o15931oofo2026 M.NIRMALoKUMAR,oJ. PVS CRLoOPoNo.o15931oofo2026 24-06-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR Vinoth @ Sathish ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by The Inspector of Police, Keelamangalam Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Crime No.146/2026 ..Respondent(s) To set aside the order passed by the Principal Sessions Court, Krishnagiri in Crl.M.P.No.1462 of 2026 dated 08-06-2026 in the interest of justice and pass such any or other orders as this Honorable Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.L.Dhilipan Pandian For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Amarnath, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)