Suresh .K v. The State Represented by the Inspector of Police

O R D E R The petitioners, who were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on

31.07.2026 for the alleged offences punishable under Section 6 & 20(1) of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution)Act,2003, r/w Section 123 of BNS, 2023, in Crime No.0251 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners were found to be in illegal possession of 62 kgs of banned tobacco products. Hence, this case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners have been falsely implicated in this case and they have not committed any offences as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that there is no previous cases are pending against them. He also further submitted that the petitioner is in custody since 31.07.2026 and they are ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays to grant bail to the petitioners.

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the Respondent Police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioners have been incarcerated since 31.07.2026, however, fairly conceded that the petitioners have no criminal antecedents. However, he opposed the grant of bail to the Petitioners.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, and carefully perused the entire materials available on record. Page3 of 6

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side); considering the fact that the petitioners have been incarcerated since 31.07.2026, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioners subject to certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, the petitioners shall deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) each by way of Demand Draft to the Arginar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Kancheepuram and on such deposit, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail on their executing a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- each (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Hosur, and on further conditions that: [a] the sureties shall affix his 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 petitioners shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation; [c] the petitioners shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; Page4 of 6 [d] the petitioners 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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the aforementioned conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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.

21.08.2026 nvi Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order 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.II, Hosur.

2.The Superintendent, Sub Jail, Hosur.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Hudco Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Page6 of 6

N.RAMESH, J. nvi CRL.O.P.No.23428 of 2026

21.08.2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED:21.08.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH CRL.O.P.No.23428 of 2026 1.Suresh 2.Vicky ...Petitioners/A1&A2 Vs The State Rep.by Inspector of Police, Hudco Police Station, Krishnagiri District. ....Respondent/Complainant (Crime No.0251 of 2026) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioners on bail in Crime No.0251 of 2026, pending investigation on the file of HUDCO Police Station, Krishnagiri District. For Petitioners : Mr.S.I.Sharukumar For Respondent : Mr.M.M.I.Khaleel, Govt.Advocate (Crl.Side)