Quick Summary: The Madras High Court has reduced the bail condition for B. Selvakumar, allowing him to deposit only 10% of the compensation amount instead of the original 20%.
B. Selvakumar, the person asking for help, went to the Madras High Court to change a decision made by the Principal District and Sessions Judge of Tiruvallur. This decision required him to deposit 20% of a compensation amount to get bail.
Selvakumar’s lawyer, Mr. D. Senthil, argued that Selvakumar is the only one in his family who earns money, supporting his wife and two young children. With limited income, the 20% deposit was too hard to manage.
"The petitioner has a very good case in appeal," said Mr. Senthil, emphasizing the need to reduce the deposit condition.
Justice N. Sathish Kumar looked at the case and the information given. The court recognized the difficulty Selvakumar faced and decided to focus on the financial burden the deposit would cause, rather than the details of the case.
The court decided to reduce the deposit requirement from 20% to 10% of the compensation amount. Justice Kumar stated:
"Considering the fact that the petitioner is a sole breadwinner, this Court is inclined to modify the condition."
Apart from this change, all other conditions set by the First Appellate Court remain the same.
The decision provides some relief to B. Selvakumar by reducing the financial pressure while he continues his legal fight. This ruling was issued on September 23, 2025, by Justice N. Sathish Kumar, and will be communicated to the relevant authorities in Tiruvallur.
