Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Crl.O.P.No. 16668 of 2026, decided 01-07-2026 by G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J. Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. read with 528 BNSS and 531(2)(a) BNSS, 2023 seeking modification of bail conditions fixed by ACMM Egmore in Crl.M.P.No.298 of 2026 in C.C.No.3255 of 2025 (CBI ACB Chennai, Crime No.RC.0322022A0008). Surety bond reduced from Rs.1,00,000/- to Rs.10,000/- with two sureties for like sum; requirement that one surety be a blood relative/family member retained. Keywords: bail condition modification, surety bond reduction, blood relative surety, inability to furnish sureties, CBI case, inherent powers.
What did the court decide?
Modification of the bail condition: bond reduced from Rs.1,00,000/- to Rs.10,000/- with two sureties for a like sum; one surety to remain a blood relative or family member of the petitioner; both sureties to produce necessary documents to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate.