Nandhakumar v. The State Represented By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN M. Nandhakumar S/o.Murugaesan, No.17,Mangulam, Pillayar Koil Street, Pattabiram, Chennai - 600 072 ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State represented by The Inspector of Police V-5, Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai.

Crime No.166 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This petition is filed under Section 483 of BNSS to enlarge the Petitioner on bail under Sections 483 B.N.S.S in connection with the Crime No.166 of 2026 on the file of the respondent For Petitioner(s):

M/S. K.Niveshkumar For Respondent(s):

MR.S.YOGARAJA SEKAR, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (CRL.SIDE)

ORDER

The petitioner, who was arrested on 25.02.2026 and remanded to judicial custody on 26.02.2026 for the alleged offence under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(c), 22(b), 25, 29(1) of NDPS Act in Crime No.166 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2. The case of the prosecution that the petitioner is that based on the secret information received the respondent police went to the place of occurrence and they found the petitioner along with other accused was in possession of 21 nos of LSD stamps 0.44 grams, 4 grams of Methamphetamine and 14 grams of Og ganja for sale. Hence, a case has been registered against the petitioner.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He would further submit that the petitioner has been in judicial custody since 26.02.2026 and is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail.

4.The learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner there was no previous cases pending against the petitioner. However, he vehemently opposed to grant bail to the petitioner. 5.Heard, the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that there is no previous case pending against the petitioner and also considering the period of incarceration by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) each with two blood related sureties, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned XIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore at Chennai 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 respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m. for a period of four weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation.

[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.

11-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order smn 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 learned XIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore at Chennai

2. The The Inspector of Police V-5, Thirumangalam Police Station,Chennai.

3. The Superintendent, Central Prison, Puzhal

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

SMN 11-06-2026