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M.Natarajan v. State rep by

Madras HC19 Feb 2026CRL MP/2875/2026

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Petition filed to relax a bail condition requiring monthly appearance before the trial court due to health issues. The court, noting the petitioner's diligent compliance and the Government Advocate's submission, relaxed the monthly appearance condition while keeping other conditions intact.

What did the court decide?

Relaxation of the condition to appear before the trial court on the first working day of every English calendar month.

M.Natarajan Vs State rep by — Bail and Remand | Madras HC (2026)

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CRL MP No. 2875 of 2026 in CRL A NO. 985 OF 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 19-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR

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CRL MP No. 2875 of 2026 in CRL A NO. 985 OF 2024

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M.Natarajan S/o.K.Mookaiah, No.146, 8th Street, Poompuhar Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai -99.

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Petitioner(s)

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State rep by, Inspector of Police, V and AC, SIC, Chennai. (Crime No.09/2010/AC/HQ)

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Respondent(s)

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CRL A No. 985 of 2024

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M.Natarajan S/o.K.Mookaiah, No.146, 8th Street, Poompuhar Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai - 99.

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Appellant(s)

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State Rep By Inspector Of Police, V And Ac, Sic, Chennai. Crime No.11/ac/2013

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Respondent(s)

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Prayer:

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CRL MP No. 2875 of 2026 in CRL A NO. 985 OF 2024

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Prayer: The Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, praying to relax the condition imposed on the Petitioner in paragraph 6(ii) in Crl.M.P.No.10846 of 2024 in Crl.A.No.985 of 2024 dated 31.07.2024.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Ezhil Nilavan For Respondent : Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

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ORDER

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This petition has been filed to relax the condition imposed on the petitioner in paragraph 6(ii) in Crl.M.P.No.10846 of 2024 in Crl.A.No.985 of 2024 dated 31.07.2024.

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2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is

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regularly appearing before the trial Court till Februrary, 2026. Due to his health issues, he finds it difficult to appear before the trial Court every month. Hence, prays to relax the condition.

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3.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that the petitioner is complying with the conditions diligently.

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CRL MP No. 2875 of 2026 in CRL A NO. 985 OF 2024

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4.Considering the submission made by the learned Government

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Advocate that the petitioner has been complying with the conditions diligently, the condition imposed on the petitioner to appear before the trial

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Court on the first working day of every English Calendar month, is totally relaxed. All other conditions remain unaltered.

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1.Th e Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Special Judge, Chengalpet.

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2.The Inspector of Police, V and AC, SIC, Chennai.

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3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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CRL MP No. 2875 of 2026 in CRL A NO. 985 OF 2024

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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CRL MP No. 2875 of 2026 in CRL A NO. 985 OF 2024

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