Manikkam v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

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

15.07.2026 for the alleged offences under Sections 8(B), 20(a)(i) of NDPS Act, 1985 in Crime No.65 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. Page2 of 5

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in possession of 550 grams of ganja. 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 investigation has been completed and charge sheet has been filed. Hence, he opposed the grant of bail to the Petitioner.

¶5Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent Police 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 the totality of the circumstances and considering the fact that there is no criminal antecedents against this petitioner and considering his period of Page3 of 5 incarceration of the petitioner and upon the fact that investigation has been completed and charge sheet has been filed, this Court is of the view that further incarceration of the petitioner is not required. 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 at Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi Distri, 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 concerned Court everyday 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 Page4 of 5 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. 20-08-2026 SHL 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. To:

¶1The Judicial Magistrate at Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi District.

¶2The Sub Jail at Vedampattu, Viluppuram District

¶3The Inspector of Police, PEW - Thirukoilur, Kallakurichi District

¶4The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras CRLoOPoNo.o23235oofo2026 N.RAMESHoJ. SHL CRLoOPoNo.o23235oofo2026 20-08-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH Manikkam ..Petitioner Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police PEW-Thirukoilur, Kallakurichi District. Crime No.65 of 2026. ..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.65 of 2026 on the file of the respondent. For Petitioner: Mr.P.Krishnakumar For Respondent: Mr.M.M.I.Khaleel Government Advocate (Crl.Side)