Deepan Chakaravathi v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :28.05.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI CRL OP NO. 15937 of 2025 Deepan Chakaravarthi M/A 31 years S/o Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs The State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police, K8 Arumbakkam Police Station, Chennai.

... Respondent (Crime No.231 of 2025) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of B.N.S.S., pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail, in Crime No.231 of 2025 on the file of the respondent Police.

For Petitioner : Mr. K.R.Ramesh Kumar For Respondent : Mr.L.Baskaran Government Advocate (crl.side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 22.04.2025 for the alleged offence punishable under Section 8(c), 22(b), 25 & 29(1) of NDPS Act, 1985 in Crime No.231 of 2025, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner/A2 along with other accused were found to be in possession of 2.98 grams ecstasy pills. Hence, the case.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He would submit that the petitioner has been in judicial custody from 22.04.2025. He further submitted that the petitioner, without prejudice to his rights, is ready to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- to any welfare scheme of the Government or any other organization. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

4. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing for grant of bail to the petitioner, reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner was arrested on 22.04.2025. He also submitted that no previous case is pending against the petitioner and co-accused was granted bail by this court. 2/6

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record .

6. Considering the submissions of the learned counsel on either side and the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, and also taking into account the undertaking given by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

7. 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) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Principal Special Judge under NDPS Act, 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 is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) as non-refundable deposit either through RTGS/NEFT/cash/demand draft in favour of the The Dean, Stanley Government Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, bearing A/c. 3/6

No.39219285071, State Bank of India, Old Jail Road, Stanley Hospital, IFSC:SBIN0001476, without prejudice to his defence before the trial Court and the Magistrate/Judge, after perusing the challan/receipt, shall accept the sureties furnished by the petitioner;

[c] the petitioner shall report before the concerned Magistrate/Judge daily at 10.30 a.m on every Monday to Friday and appear before the respondent police at 10.30 a.m on every Saturday and Sunday until further orders; [d] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

[e] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [f] 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 51340];

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

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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 Principal Special Judge under NDPS Act, Chennai.

2. The Inspector of Police, K8, Arumbakkam Police Station, Chennai.

3.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J.

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