Jeyakumar v. The State Rep. By Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Jeyakumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep. by Inspector of Police Vadavalli Police Station, Coimbatore.

Cr.No. 47/2026.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of BNSS, to enlarge the petitioner on bail pending in Crime No. 47 of 2026 on the file of the respondent and pass such further or other orders. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.N.S.Sudharshan For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.47 of 2026 registered for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 24(1) of COTPA Act, 2003 and Section 123 of BNSS Act, 2023, is on board for consideration. 2.

The allegation against the petitioner herein is that, the petitioner was involved in illegal possession of 1 1/2 kilograms of banned tobacco products for the purpose of illegal sales. Hence, this case.

3.

Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case and has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He also submitted that the petitioner has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 26.01.2026. He also submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and to appear and co-operate for the investigation, therefore, prayed to grant bail to the petitioner. 4.

Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing for granting of bail to the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had involved in illegal transportation of banned tobacco products and banned tobacco products were seized. He also submitted that the petitioner has one previous case. Hence he opposed for 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.

6.

Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature of offence alleged, the submissions made by the learned counsels on either side, the period of incarceration and since further custody of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. 7.

Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned VI Judicial Magistrate, Coimbatore, and on further conditions that: [a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;

[b] the petitioner shall report before the VI Judicial Magistrate, Coimbatore, on everyday at 10:30 a.m., for a period of four weeks;

[c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

[e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the 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)AIR SCW 5560];

[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

24-02-2026 GBI 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 Inspector of Police Vadavalli Police Station, Coimbatore.

2.The VI Judicial Magistrate, Coimbatore.

3.The Central Prison, Coimbatore.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR, J.

GBI 24-02-2026