Karan, who was caught at Trichy Airport and has been in jail since January 25, 2026, has been granted bail by the Madras High Court. Judge Sunder Mohan decided that the time Karan spent in jail was enough punishment for not showing up at court earlier.
Karan, from Avoor in Thiruvarur District, was involved in a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The case, registered as Crime No. 381/2022, accused him of attacking and insulting a person because of their caste. He was initially granted bail but didn't attend the trial, leading to an arrest warrant on October 14, 2024.
After missing court dates, Karan was caught at Trichy Airport on January 25, 2026, because of a notice to stop him from leaving. His passport was taken away, and he stayed in jail until the recent court decision.
Karan's lawyer argued that he went abroad for work and didn't mean to skip court. The lawyer also said that Karan would follow strict rules if released. However, the police officer representing the prosecution was worried he might disappear again if granted bail.
Judge Sunder Mohan decided that Karan should be released on bail with several conditions:
Bail Conditions: Karan must provide a bond of Rs. 25,000 with two people to vouch for him. He can't leave the country without permission, and his passport stays with the court.
Regular Court Appearances: Karan must show up in court every week and on all hearing dates.
No New Offenses: He must not commit similar offenses or mess with evidence.
The court changed the previous decision from February 6, 2026, and granted Karan bail but with strict conditions to make sure he follows the legal process.
