Sarat Jena v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

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

29.06.2026 for the alleged offence under Sections 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 in Crime No. 592 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in possession of 2.700 kgs of ganja chocolate. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner 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 further submitted 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 submitted that the petitioner is the sole accused and he fairly conceded that there is no previous case pending against the petitioner. He further submitted that the petitioner is a native of Orissa. However, he opposed the grant of bail to the Petitioner.

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

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side); considering Page3 of 6 the fact that there is no previous case pending against the petitioner and considering the period of incarceration of the petitioner since 29.06.2026, this Court is of the firm view that further incarceration of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to 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 each (among two sureties, one should be a blood surety and one should be a local surety), for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Tiruppur, 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., until further orders; [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, Page4 of 6 the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to pass appropriate orders against the petitioner in accordance with 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. 14-08-2026 DRL 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. Page5 of 6 To

1.The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Tiruppur.

¶2The Inspector of Police Tiruppur North Police Station, Tiruppur.

3.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Coimbatore.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o19475oofo2026 N.RAMESH,oJ. DRL CRLoOPoNo.o19475oofo2026 14-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH Sarat Jena S/o. Kangali Jena, Ward No.2, Olanga, Bhadrak Rural Taluk, Bhadrak District, Orissa - 756135. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by the Inspector of Police Tiruppur North Police Station, Tiruppur. Crime No.592 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to Enlarge the petitioner on bail pending investigation in Crime No.592 of 2026 on the file of the Inspector of Police, Tiruppur North Police Station, Tiruppur. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Thinesh For Respondent(s): M.M.I.Khaleel Government Advocate (Crl.Side)