Mujeep v. The State Rep by the Sub Inspector of Police

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

08.06.2026 for the alleged offences under Sections 6 (a), 24 (1) of COTPA Act and Section 123 of BNS, 2023, in Crime No.203 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner, along with other accused was found in illegal possession of 36.743 kg of banned tobacco products. Hence the case. Page2 of 4

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been in custody since 08.06.2026. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and, upon instructions, submitted that one previous case has been registered against the petitioner, which is not similar in nature. Hence, he opposed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

5.Although the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) opposed the petition on the ground that the petitioner has one previous case, he fairly submitted that the same is not similar in nature. Considering this submission and the fact that the petitioner has been incarcerated since 08.06.2026, this court is of the firm view that his further custody is not necessary for the purpose of investigation. Consequently, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

¶6Accordingly, 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 Page3 of 4 only), with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate IV, Vellore, and subject to the following conditions: [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. for a period of two weeks; thereafter as and when required for interrogation; [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 take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions had been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court itself, as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)13 SCC 283]; [f] if the petitioner thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 08-07-2026 ep Note:

¶1Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.

¶2All concerned to act on this order being uploaded in Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code. Page4 of 4

C.KUMARAPPAN, J. EP To

1.The Judicial Magistrate IV, Vellore.

2.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Vellore.

3.The Sub Inspector of Police Vellore North Police Station, Vellore District.

4.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. 08-07-2026

Page1 of 4 1IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Mujeep ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep by The Sub Inspector of Police Vellore North Police Station, Vellore District. Crime No.203 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in crime no.203 of 2026 (on the file of the respondent police) For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Thirugnanam For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar, Government Advocate (Criminal Side )