Narbat Singh v. State Rep by the Inspector of Police

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

20.06.2026 for the alleged offences under Section section 24(1) of the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, supply and Distribution) Act Page2 of 6 2003 and sec. 123 of BNS 2023 in Crime No.163 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found to be in possession of 215.14 kg of tobacco products kept in the vehicle (1) 94.5 kg of Hans kept in 313 pouches, (each weighed 300 grams), 2) 27.34 kg of cool lip kept in 163 pouches, (each 86 grams), 3) 18.1k.g of VI tobacco kept in 905 pouches (each 20 grams), 4) 75.2 kg of vimal pan masala kept in 881 pouches (each 57 grams). Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and that she 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 petitioner has been incarcerated since 20.06.2026 and further submitted that the petitioner has got one previous case similar in nature. Hence, he opposed the grant of bail to the Petitioner. Page3 of 6

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

¶6At this juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner volunteered himself to deposit a sum of Rs.50,000/-.

¶7Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side); though the petitioner has got one previous case similar in nature, considering the period of incarceration of the petitioner, this Court is of the view that further custody for the purpose of investigation is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail subject to certain conditions.

¶8Accordingly, 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 (among two sureties, one should be a blood surety and one should be a local surety), for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Salem, 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; Page4 of 6 b] The petitioner is directed to make a non-refundable deposit of Rs.50,000/- [Rupees Fifty Thousand Only] in favour of the Dean, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital, Salem within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. [c] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for the period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation; [d] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; [e] the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [f] 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]; [g] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 22-07-2026 SHL Page5 of 6 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.2, Salem

¶2The Central Prison, Salem

¶3The Inspector of Police, Karuppur Police Station, Salem District

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o19503oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPANoJ. SHL CRLoOPoNo.o19503oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Narbat Singh ..Petitioner Vs State rep by The Inspector of Police Karuppur Police Station, Salem District. Crime No. 163 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. 163 of 2026 on the file of the Inspector of Police, Karuppur Police station, Salem District. For Petitioner: Mr.B.Vasudevan For Respondent: Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)