Madras HC: Bail Granted to Ganadurai in Tirunelveli Kidnapping and Murder Case

On December 16, 2025, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court decided to let Ganadurai, also known as Chinnarasu, go free on bail in a case that has been going on for several years. Here's a breakdown of what happened.

The Case Background

Ganadurai was involved in a serious case in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. The case was filed at the Kallakadu Police Station back in 2016. He was found guilty by the Sessions Judge at Mahalir Neethimandram, Tirunelveli, on January 4, 2025.

The Charges

Ganadurai faced multiple charges:

• Section 364 IPC: Kidnapping, with a sentence of life in prison and a fine of Rs. 1,000.
• Section 376 r/w 511 IPC: Attempted rape, with a sentence of 7 years in prison and a fine of Rs. 1,000.
• Section 302 IPC: Murder, with a sentence of life in prison and a fine of Rs. 1,000.

The Request for Bail

Ganadurai's lawyer, Mr. Ka. Raamakrishnan, asked the court to let Ganadurai go free on bail. They wanted the court to pause the punishment while the appeal was being looked at. The court, with Judges G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and R. Poornima in charge, thought there was enough reason to pause the punishment.

"The petitioner has made out a prima facie case to grant suspension of sentence."

Bail Conditions

The court allowed the bail with specific conditions:

1. Ganadurai must pay Rs. 10,000 and have two people vouch for him.
2. These two people need to provide their photos and thumbprints, along with identity proof like an Aadhar card or bank passbook.
3. Ganadurai must show up and sign in front of the trial court on the first working day of every month.

What's Next?

Now that Ganadurai is out on bail, he must follow these rules while his appeal is being considered. This decision was important for him, as it gives him some freedom while still making sure he follows the legal process.