Manikandan v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

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

15.06.2026 for the alleged offence under Section 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(A) of NDPS Act and Section 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, in Crime No.256 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 30 grams of Ganja. Hence, this 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 would further submit 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 petitioner has no previous case against him. However, opposed to grant bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record.

¶6From the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, it is seen that it is a case where the petitioner has no criminal antecedents and the recovery is only a small quantity of 30 grams of Ganja and the petitioner is in incarceration since 15.06.2026. Hence, considering the above facts, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner on certain conditions. Page3 of 5

¶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, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Villupuram, 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. for a period of one week and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation; [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]; Page4 of 5 [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 08-07-2026 DRL 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 Judicial Magistrate No.II, Villupuram.

¶2The Inspector of Police Valavanur Police Station, Villupuram District.

3.The Superintendent, Sub jail, Vedampattu.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o17497oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. DRL CRLoOPoNo.o17497oofo2026 08-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Manikandan S/o.Eraniazhagan, No.3/10, Mariamman Kovil Street, Erath Colony, Mokshakulam, Thathampalayam, Villupuram - 605105. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep by the Inspector of Police Valavanur Police Station, Crime No.256 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under section 483 of BNSS, 2023 to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.256 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Deepakraj For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)