Ashok v. The State Rep By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Crl.O.P.No.25257 of 2025 Ashok .. Petitioner/A3 Vs.

State rep by The Inspector of Police Sriperumbudur Police Station, Kancheepuram District.

... Respondent / Complainant (Cr.No.445 of 2025) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.445 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Surya For Respondent :

Mr.A.Gopinath Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner herein was arrested on 03.08.2025 for the alleged offence punishable under Section 8(c), 20(b), (ii), (B) and 29(1) of NDPS Act in Crime No.445 of 2025 on the file of the respondent, seeks bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused were found in illegal possession of 1.300 Kgs of Ganja. Hence, the 1/4

case.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and no way connected with alleged offence and a false case has been foisted against him. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any condition imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays to grant bail to the petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the investigation is at initial stage and the petitioner is having four previous cases including one NDPS case. Hence, he opposed to grant bail to the petitioner.

5.Considering the fact that the investigation is at initial stage and also considering the fact that there are 4 previous cases pending against the petitioner including one NDPS offence and he was arrested only on 03.08.2025, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 24.06.2025 smv To 2/4

1.The Inspector of Police Sriperumbudur Police Station, Kancheepuram District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR, J.

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