CRL OP No. 20468 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL OP No. 20468 of 2026 Mohammed Vadhuth ..Petitioner Vs State by The Inspector of Police, Annathanapatty Police Station, Salem District. Crime No. 235 of 2026. ..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner in Crime No.235 of 2026. For Petitioner: Mr.VMR. Rajendran 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 08.03.2025 for the alleged offence under Section 123 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and 22(b) (2 counts), 8(c) r/w 22(c) r/w 8(c) of NDPS Act in Crime No.235 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20468 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused were found to be in illegal possession of 1000 tablets of Nitrazepam and Tramadol Hydro Chroride & Acetaminophem and injections. Hence, the case. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that no recovery has been effected from this petitioner and only based on the confession of A1, this petitioner has been implicated in this case. 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 05.06.2026 and that the matter is still under investigation. Hence, 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. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side); considering https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20468 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 the totality of the circumstances, and considering the fact that the matter is still under investigation, this Court is of the firm view that it is too premature to consider the bail application at this stage. Hence, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 29-07-2026 SHL To: 1. The Inspector of Police, Annathanapatty Police Station, Salem District. 2. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20468 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 C.KUMARAPPAN J. SHL CRL OP No. 20468 of 2026 29-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis