Vikram v. State Rep.By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.05.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI CRL.O.P.No.14415 of 2025 Vikram ... Petitioner

Versus

The State rep by, The Inspector of Police, Rasipuram Police Station, Namakkal District.

(Crime No.53 of 2025) ... Respondent Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest by the respondent police pending investigation in Crime No.53 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner :

Mr.Camyles Gandhi W For Respondent :

Dr.C.E.Pratap Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner/accused, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 8(c) r/w 1/6

Section 20(b)(ii)(A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 in Crime No.53 of 2025, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused found to be in illegal possession of 1.100 Kgs of ganja. Hence, the case.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He would submit that the petitioner, without prejudice to the defence and contention, is ready and willing to deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/-, to any welfare scheme of the Government or any other organization. He further submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this court. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police would submit that petitioner along with other 2/6

accused found to be in illegal possession of 1.100 Kgs of Ganja. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Considering the voluntary submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) as non-refundable deposit, to the credit of the RAY OF LIGHT FOUNDATION; A/c No:50100078904233; IFSC code: HDFC0001864; Branch: Habibullah Road, T Nagar, Chennai without prejudice to the right of defence before the Trial Court and making it clear that it would not amount to admission of guilt.

6.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the submissions made on either side, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period 3/6

of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Rasipuram, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/-(Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned and on further conditions that: [a] the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar card or bank pass book to ensure their identity. [b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police everyday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of 30 days and thereafter as and when required for interrogation.

[c] the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.

[d] the petitioner shall not abscond 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 is released on anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court 4/6

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 229-A IPC.

08.05.2025 Anu 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 official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code.

To 1.The Inspector of Police, Rasipuram Police Station, Namakkal District.

2.The Judicial Magistrate, Rasipuram 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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