CRL OP No. 21625 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH CRL OP No. 21625 of 2026 Usha ..Petitioner Vs The State Rep.by, The Sub Inspector of Police, P1, Pulianthope Police Station, Chennai District. Cr.No.55 of 2026. ..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail pending investigation in the CC.No.1062 of 2026 on the file of the I Additional EC and NDPS Court at Chennai. For Petitioner: Mr.P.Santhosh For Respondent: Mr.M.M.I.Khaleel Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 18.06.2026 for the alleged offenceS under Section 8(c) r/w. 20(b)(ii)(C) and 29(1) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 in CC.No.1062 of 2026 on the file of the I Additional EC and NDPS Court at Chennai in Crime No.55 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 21625 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused were found to be in possession of 21.500 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 she has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that except confession, there is no material against the petitioner and that the petitioner voluntarily surrendered after four months. 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 … that there are 7 previous cases under NDPS Act. Hence, he opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner. 5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 21625 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side); considering the totality of the circumstances and upon the fact that the petitioner has seven previous cases pending against him under NDPS Act, this Court is of the view that it is not appropriate to consider the bail application of the petitioner. Hence, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 19-08-2026 SHL To: 1. The Sub Inspector of Police, P1, Pulianthope Police Station, Chennai District. 2. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 21625 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 N.RAMESH, J. SHL CRL OP No. 21625 of 2026 19-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis