Chennai, May 15:
The Madras High Court on Wednesday granted conditional bail to YouTuber Savukku Shankar in an attempt to murder case, observing that personal liberty cannot be curtailed solely on the basis of serious allegations when custody is not necessary.
Justice Victoria Gowri, while allowing the bail plea, noted that the presence of the accused can be ensured through appropriate conditions and that continued detention was not warranted at this stage of the case.
The court directed Shankar to execute a bond of ₹25,000 with two sureties of an equal amount to the satisfaction of the Madhavaram Judicial Magistrate. It also ordered him to appear before the police daily and cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
As part of the bail conditions, the court instructed him not to abscond during investigation or trial, and not to tamper with evidence or influence, threaten, or intimidate witnesses either directly or indirectly.
With these conditions, the court disposed of his bail petition, granting him temporary relief in the case.