The High Court of Judicature at Madras, Justice C. Kumarappan, heard Criminal Original Petition No.20624 of 2026 filed by Gopinath seeking bail in Crime No.2 of 2026. The case alleges theft of hard drives belonging to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board; the co‑accused is already on bail. The Court granted bail to the petitioner on a Rs 25,000 bond with two sureties, imposing conditions of twice‑daily police reporting, non‑abscondence, and non‑tampering with evidence. The order was dated 03‑08‑2026 and directed immediate upload on the Court’s website with watermark and QR code. This content may not be financially relevant.