Alexander v. The State Rep By, the Inspector of Police,

O R D E R The petition for bail for the offence punishable under Section 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act, 1985 in Crime No.106 of 2025, registered on the file of the respondent police.

¶2The petitioner herein was arrested on 26.07.2025 for the alleged possession of 3 kgs of ganja, transported from Andra Pradesh to Tamilnadu. The passengers' bus in which the petitioner was travelling with contraband was intercepted by the respondent police and the petitioner was arrested along with the contraband.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner states that the petitioner is an innocent person and he is not committed any such offence as alleged by the prosecution and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that this petitioner is having two other cases of similar nature. Hence he opposed to grant of bail to the petitioner.

¶5Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Taking note of the fact that the quantity of contraband seized and the period of incarceration , this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with 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 Additional District Judge & Presiding Officer, Special Court under E.C and NDPS Act Cases, Salem (FAC) 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 05.30p.m., until further orders;

[c] 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]; [d] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

15.09.2025 Vv 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

1.The Additional District Judge & Presiding Officer, Special Court under E.C and NDPS Act Cases, Salem (FAC)

¶2The Inspector of Police, PEW Vellore Police Station, Vellore District.

¶3The Central Prison, Salem

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J. Vv Crl.O.P.No.25079 of 2025

15.09.2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 15.09.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Dr.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Crl.O.P.No.25079 of 2025 Alexander ... Petitioner Vs. State Rep by The Inspector of Police, PEW Vellore Police Station, Vellore District. ... Respondent (Cr.No.106 of 2025) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Cr.No.106 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner : Mr.W.Camyles Gandhi For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)