Jeeva v. State Rep by

ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on

27.01.2026 for the alleged offence under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)B of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 in Crime No.41 of 2026 Page2 of 5 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in possession of 2.300 kg of ganja. Hence, this case.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it is a case of recovery of 2 kg of ganja from the petitioner. He also submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and that he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He would further submit that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays for grant of bail to the Petitioner.

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the Respondent Police reiterated the prosecution case and also strongly opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner on the ground that the petitioner has 13 previous cases. Hence, he opposed the grant of bail to the Petitioner.

5.I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record.

¶6From the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, it is Page3 of 5 seen that the petitioner has been incarcerated since 27.01.2026 and by this time, investigation might have been completed. Hence considering the totality of the circumstances and the recovery made from the petitioner is only 2 kg of ganja, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail on certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Ambattur, and on further conditions that: [a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the Application for Surety ship [Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019']. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of the identity proofs to ensure their identity; [b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m. and 05.30 p.m. until further orders and no relaxation petition shall be entertained within a period of 60 days; [c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; [d] the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [e] On breach of any of the aforementioned conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to pass appropriate orders against the petitioner in accordance with Page4 of 5 law as if the aforementioned conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)13 SCC 283]; [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 23-03-2026 SHL To:

¶1The Judicial Magistrate, Ambattur.

¶2The Central Prison, Puzhal-II

¶3The Inspector of Police, T-2, Ambattur Estate Police Station, Tiruvallur District.

¶4The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras CRLoOPoNo.o6640oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPANoJ. SHL CRLoOPoNo.o6640oofo2026 23-03-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Jeeva ..Petitioner Vs State rep by The Inspector of Police, T-2, Ambattur Estate Police Station, Tiruvallur District. Crime No.41 of 2026 ..Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under section 483 of BNS Act to enlarge the petitioner on the in Crime No.41 of 2026 pending on the file of the respondent. For Petitioner: Ms.R.Madhubala For Respondent: Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)