CRL OP No. 20615 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL OP No. 20615 of 2026 G.Shivadhanush ..Petitioner Vs The State rep by The Inspector of Police Kovilpalayam Police Station, Crime No.239 of 2026 Coimbatore District. ..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in connection with the case in Crime No.239 of 2026 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner: Mr.C.A.Ramanan For Respondent: Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 03.07.2026 for the alleged offences under Sections 8(c) and 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act, 1985 in Crime No. 239 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20615 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 seeks bail. 2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found to be in illegal possession of 2 kg of ganja. Hence, the case. 3. The 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 also submits that the petitioner is studying B.Tech (III yr) in BSA Cresent College. 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. 4. Per 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 03.07.2026. He further submitted that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents. However, he opposed the grant of bail to the Petitioner. 5. I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20615 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the submission made by the learned Government counsel (Crl.Side); considering the totality of the circumstances and the fact that the quantity involved is an intermediate one and upon the fact that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents and has been incarcerated since 03.07.2026, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions. 7. At this juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, without prejudice to their defense and contention, on instruction, are ready and willing to deposit an amount of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) as a non-refundable deposit to any welfare scheme of the Government or any other organization. 8. Accordingly, 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 Special Court for Essential Commodities Act cases, Coimbatore, 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; https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20615 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 (b) The petitioner is directed to make a non-refundable deposit of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) towards the account of M/s.Patient Welfare Society, Anayankadu Road, Vasantha Mill, Singanallur, maintained at Canara Bank, Singanallur Branch, No.2225, Trichy Road, Singanallur, Coimbatore District-641015, bearing SB Account No.110210036953, IFSC Code No.CNRB0016562, MICR No.641015100 and to produce the Bank challan before the concerned Magistrate and the receipt shall be produced at the time of executing the bond; [c] considering that the petitioner is studying in Chennai, the petitioner shall report before the Inspector of Police, Pallavaram Police Station, Chennai everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders; [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]; https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20615 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 [g] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 30-07-2026 SHL Note: 1. Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court. 2. All 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 Special Court for Essential Commodities Act cases, Coimbatore 2. The Central Prison, Coimbatore 3. The Inspector of Police Kovilpalayam Police Station, Coimbatore District. 4. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20615 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 C.KUMARAPPAN J. SHL CRL OP No. 20615 of 2026 30-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis