K.Vignesh v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

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

18.07.2026 for the alleged offence under Sections 278, 123 of BNS and Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(A) and 22(a) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in Crime No.294 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found to be in illegal possession of 150gram of ganja and 405 Tapentadol tablets (100 mg). Hence, the present case was registered.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. It was further submitted that the seized Tapentadol tablets is not listed under the Schedule of Psychotropic Substances appended to the NDPS Act and that the petitioner is willing to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays for the grant of bail.

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing for the respondent police, reiterated the prosecution's case and Page3 of 6 submitted that the petitioner is the sole accused with one pending criminal antecedent. Hence, 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, and taking note of the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side); since the alleged recovery from the petitioner constitutes an intermediate quantity and considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner since

18.07.2026, this Court is of the firm view that further custody 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, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Alandhur, Chennai, 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 Page4 of 6 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, 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. 19-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MFA Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Alandhur, Chennai.

¶2The Superintendent Central Prison, Puzhal-II, Chennai.

¶3The Inspector of Police T-17, Perumbakkam Police Station, New Block Ezhil Nagar, Perumbakkam, Chennai-600 131

¶4The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai. CRLoOPoNo.o23195oofo2026 N.RAMESH,oJ. MFA CRLoOPoNo.o23195oofo2026 19-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH K.Vignesh ..Petitioner The State Rep by The Inspector of Police T-17, Perumbakkam Police Station, New Block Ezhil Nagar, Perumbakkam, Chennai-600 131. Crime No.294 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023, praying to enlarge the Petitioner/Sole Accused on bail in FIR in Crime No.294 of 2026, dated 18.07.2026, pending investigation on the file of the respondent police, T-17, Perumbakkam Police Station and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit proper in the circumstances of the case. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Vijayaraghavan For Respondent(s): Mr.M.M.I.Khaleel Government Advocate Page2 of 6