Lakshmanan v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Kollidam

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 09/02/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY 1.Lakshmanan 2.Arumugan ... Petitioners Vs State of Tamilnadu Rep by , The Inspector of Police, Kollidam Police Station, Trichy District.

Crime No. 14 of 2026.

... Respondent PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No. 14 of 2026 on the file of the respondent Police.

For Petitioners : Mr.A.Joseph Jerry, Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The petitioners, who were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 25.01.2026 for the offences punishable under Sections 8(c), r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) and 25 of NDPS Act, in Crime No.14 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seek bail.

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2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners were found in illegal possession of 2.050 kgs of Ganja. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent persons and they have not committed any offences as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioners are ready and willing to abide by any conditions which may be imposed by this Court and they are in judicial custody from 25.01.2026. Hence, he seeks bail to the petitioners.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent police opposed for grant of bail to the petitioners.

5. Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case and also the fact that the properties were recovered and the seized contraband is not commercial quantity, and also considering the period of incarceration suffered by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions: 2/5

6. Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail on executing a separate 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 Additional District and Sessions Judge/Presiding Officer, Special Court for E.C. And NDPS Act Cases, Pudukkottai, 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.,until further orders; [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 3/5

action against the petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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 BNS.

09.02.2026 LS TO 1.The Additional District and Sessions Judge/Presiding Officer, Special Court for E.C. And NDPS Act Cases, Pudukkottai, 2.The Inspector of Police, Kollidam Police Station, Trichy District.

3.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Trichy.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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S.SRIMATHY,J LS

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.2545 of 2026 Date : 09/02/2026 5/5