Priyadharshini Alias Priyadarshi v. State Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.No.19439 of 2025 Priyadharshini @ Priyadarshi ... Petitioner Vs.

State Rep. By The Inspector of Police, H-5, New Washermenpet Police Station, Chennai - 600 081.

Crime No. 895 of 2025.

... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.895 of 2025 pending investigation on the file of the respondent. For Petitioner :

Mr.P.Santhosh For Respondent :

Mr.R.Vinothraja Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who was arrested on 09.06.2025, for the offence punishable under Sections 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act, 1985 in connection with Crime No. 895 of 2025, registered on the file of the respondent, seeks bail. 1/6

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was caught with about 1.650 kilogram of ganja. Hence, the complaint.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and she has been falsely implicated in this case. He also submitted that the petitioner is in no way connected with the alleged offence, however, she is suffering incarceration from 09.06.2025. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. 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 09.06.2025 and four previous cases are pending against the petitioner.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 2/6

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, nature of allegations, submissions made by the learned counsels on either side and the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner shall donate a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) to the credit of the RAY OF LIGHT FOUNDATION; A/c No : 50100078904233; IFSC code : HDFC0001864; No.10, Nageswara Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034; Ph No.8939065431 and on such donation the petitioner shall release on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) with two sureties (out of which, one shall be a blood - related surety), each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned XV Metropolitan Magistrate at George Town, 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 donate a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) to the credit of the RAY OF LIGHT FOUNDATION; A/c 3/6

No : 50100078904233; IFSC code : HDFC0001864; No.10, Nageswara Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034; Ph No.8939065431. [c] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30.a.m., for a period of 15 days and thereafter as and when required for interrogation.

[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 5560].

[g] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

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

To

1. The XV Metropolitan Magistrate at George Town, Chennai

2. The Inspector of Police, H-5, New Washermenpet Police Station, Chennai - 600 081.

3. The Central Prison for Women Puzhal, Chennai.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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