On January 23, 2026, the Madras High Court allowed Divakar to be released on bail in a case related to a murder in Namakkal. Let's break down what happened.
Divakar was accused of helping hide evidence in a murder case. The main crime took place in Namakkal District, where the first and second accused allegedly killed someone after a fight. Divakar was not involved in the murder itself but was said to have helped by hiding clothes with blood on them and giving clean ones to the accused.
"The appellant is not involved in the alleged offence of murder." - Justice Sunder Mohan
Divakar's request to be released on bail was initially turned down by the Special Court in Namakkal on January 2, 2026. He then asked the Madras High Court to reconsider. Justice Sunder Mohan looked at the case and decided to let Divakar out on bail since he wasn't directly involved in the murder.
Justice Sunder Mohan set several rules for Divakar's bail:
"The appellant shall not commit any offences of similar nature."
Divakar was represented by Mr. C.S. Saravanan, while the State's side was argued by Mr. S. Balaji, the Government Advocate. The victim, Mahalakshmi, was assisted by Mr. M. Mohamed Saifulla, a Legal Aid Counsel.
The case will continue, and Divakar is expected to follow all the rules set for his bail. The police are also responsible for ensuring the safety of the victim, Mahalakshmi.
