S.Rithik v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

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

02.08.2026 for the alleged offence under Section 123 of BNS Act, 2003 in Crime No.233 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused was found in illegal possession of Tapentadol tablets-100 mg 9 Tablets. 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 this petitioner is in custody since 02.08.2026 and he 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 this petitioner is found in illegal possession of Tapentadol tablets-100 mg 9 Tablets. He further submitted that five tablets were recovered from this petitioner and four tablets were recovered from A3 and A4. He further submitted that this case is still under investigation. 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. 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 totality of the circumstances and period of incarceration of the petitioner since 02.08.2026, 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 District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Ranipet District, 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 Page4 of 6

N.RAMESH, J. GV 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. 20-08-2026 GV 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:

¶1The District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Ranipet District,

¶2The Superintendent, Central Prison, Vellore.

3.The Inspector of Police Sipcot Police Station, Ranipet District.

¶4The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras CRLoOPoNo.o23207oofo2026 N.RAMESH,oJ. GV CRLoOPoNo.o23207oofo2026 20-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH S.Rithik S/o.Sundhar, No.233, New Colony, Kugainallore, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police Sipcot Police Station, Ranipet District. Crime No.233 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 of the case in Crime No.233 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner: Mr.P.Raman For Respondent: Mr.M.M.I.Khaleel Government Advocate (Crl.Side)