Man held after failing to appear in court for 10 years

Police in Uppinangady arrested a man named Madaswamy who had been absconding for 10 years after failing to appear in court. He was originally charged with theft and house-breaking in 2016.
Why it matters
This highlights the challenges of judicial enforcement and the long-term pursuit of individuals evading the legal system.
The Uppinangady police have arrested Madaswamy, a native of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, who had failed to appear before a jurisdictional court in Puttur for the last 10 years.
The report is a straightforward account of a police arrest and court proceedings.
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