Johnson Prabakaran v. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Bail condition – modification of appearance condition
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Madras High Court single-judge order (A.D. Jagadish Chandira, J., 04.03.2026) in Crl.MP.No.4118 of 2026 in Crl.A.No.1909 of 2025 filed under Section 528 of BNSS by Johnson Prabakaran seeking modification of the bail appearance condition at Para No.10(ii) of the order dated 08.01.2026 in Crl.A.No.1909 of 2025 (appearance before Shevapet Police Station, Salem). Accused in Crime No.468 of 2025, Vikravandi Police Station, Villupuram District; charge-sheet/final report taken on file as Spl.S.C.No.74 of 2025 before the Special Court for trial of cases under SC/ST (PoA) Act, Villupuram; trial commenced, posted to 11.03.2026 for examination of LW5. Government Advocate (Crl. Side) did not dispute commencement of trial and confirmed compliance with conditions. Petition allowed: appearance condition relaxed — petitioner to appear before the trial court on each and every hearing date; all other bail conditions unaltered. Keywords: bail condition modification, appearance condition, Section 528 BNSS, SC/ST (PoA) Act, Villupuram, Vikravandi, Shevapet Police Station, trial court attendance.