Here's a rundown of a recent court decision in Salem where Vishwabharathi was granted bail after being involved in a serious fight.
On December 11, 2025, things went bad at a wedding reception in Salem District. Vishwabharathi, along with others, got into a heated argument that ended with a tragic attack. The first accused allegedly threw a stone, while Vishwabharathi was accused of using his hands against the victim.
"The occurrence is stated to have taken place due to a sudden quarrel."
Vishwabharathi, only 19 years old, tried to get bail on January 23, 2026, but the Special Court in Salem denied it. The court mentioned the seriousness of the crime and his presence at the scene.
Vishwabharathi's lawyer, Mr. T. Ganesan, argued that he had no bad history and was only present at the scene. The government lawyer noted that other accused were held under a different law, and the investigation was almost finished.
On February 25, 2026, Justice Sunder Mohan of the Madras High Court decided that keeping Vishwabharathi in custody wasn't needed anymore. The investigation was almost done, and no specific violent act was directly linked to him.
"No specific overt act has been attributed to the appellant."
Vishwabharathi must follow strict rules: - Pay a bond of ₹10,000 with two people to back him up. - Check in weekly with the police. - Avoid similar crimes or messing with evidence.
If he breaks these rules, the court can take action against him.
Ms. G. Kaviya was appointed to help the complainant with legal aid, ensuring fair representation in court.
The court granted bail to Vishwabharathi, determining that keeping him in jail was unnecessary since the investigation was nearly complete and no specific violent act was attributed to him.
