Narayanasamy v. State Rep By The Sub Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Narayanasamy ..Petitioner Vs State rep by The Sub Inspector of Police, Arcot Taluk Police Station, Ranipet District Crime No.74 of 2026 ..Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under section 483 of BNSS, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.74 of 2026 on the file of Sub Inspector of Police, Arcot Taluk Police Station, Ranipet District. For Petitioner:

Ms.Neelavathi P For Respondent:

Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 10.04.2026 for the alleged offences under Sections 123 of BNS, 2023 and

Section 77 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act in Crime No.74 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2. The case of the prosecution alleged is that the petitioner was found to be in possession of 292 numbers of Tapentadol tablets. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is in custody since 10.04.2026 and he is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays to grant 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 one previous case pending against him. Hence, he opposed to grant bail to the petitioner.

5. At this juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has already been released on bail in that case.

6. I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record.

7. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side); taking into consideration of the long incarceration of the petitioner since 10.04.2026 and upon the fact that major portion of the investigation might have been completed by this time, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail, subject to certain conditions.

8. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties each, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the Court of Sessions Division of Ranipet District, and on further conditions that: [a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the Application for Surety ship [Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019']. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of the identity proofs to ensure their identity; [b] the petitioner shall report before the learned respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., and 05.30 p.m for the period of 30 days 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 the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [e] On breach of any of the aforementioned conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to pass appropriate orders against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the aforementioned 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)13 SCC 283];

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

05-06-2026 SHL 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 Court of Sessions Division of Ranipet District.

2. The Sub Inspector of police Arcot Taluk Police Station, Ranipet District.

3. The Superintendent, Vellore Central Prison

4. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

SHL 05-06-2026