Ashokkumar v. The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Justice K. Rajasekar, 10.02.2026, Crl.O.P.No.3202 of 2026: second/repeat bail petition under Section 483 BNSS 2023 for POCSO accused (Ss. 5(m), 5(n), 5(1) & 6 POCSO Act, Crime No.36 of 2025, AWPS Erode) dismissed; earlier petition Crl.OP.No.36062 of 2025 already dismissed 08.01.2026 for witness-tampering risk in aggravated penetrative sexual assault; investigation completed and final report filed argued by counsel, prolonged judicial custody (since 16.10.2025) noted, but court held there was no change in circumstances to revisit the earlier order; bail not granted.
What did the court decide?
This Court declined to grant bail, finding no change in circumstances to revisit its earlier dismissal of the petitioner's bail petition (Crl.OP.No.36062 of 2025, dismissed 08.01.2026), even though counsel had urged reconsideration on the ground that the investigation is completed, the final report has been filed and the petitioner has been in judicial custody for a long period (noted as since 16.10.2025).