Azhagesan v. Christy Jebagani
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, 02.09.2025, Crl.M.P.No.16414 of 2025 in Crl.O.P.No.3172 of 2025, Dr. G. Jayachandran J. Bail condition relaxation under Section 528 BNSS 2023. Petitioner Manikandan, on bail in Crime No.641 of 2024 (Korukkupet Police Station) under Sections 8(C), 20(b)(ii)(B), 29(i) NDPS Act and Section 77 Juvenile Justice Act, relieved of twice-monthly police reporting (first and third Monday, 10.30 a.m.) imposed on 21.04.2025 in Crl.M.P.No.7676 of 2025; condition modified to reporting 'as and when required'. Petition ordered (allowed). Keywords: bail condition, reporting condition, relaxation, NDPS, Juvenile Justice Act, BNSS Section 528.
What did the court decide?
Relaxation of the bail reporting condition granted: the twice-monthly reporting requirement (first and third Monday at 10.30 a.m.) was modified so that the petitioner shall report before the respondent police as and when required.