Veerachinna v. State Rep by, Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court single-judge bail order (K. Rajasekar J, 13.10.2025) in Crl.O.P.No.27844 of 2025 filed under S. 483 BNSS Act 2023; grants bail to Veerachinna (A1) and Muthukumar (A3) in Crime No.850 of 2025 of Sulur Police Station, Coimbatore, for alleged possession of 2 kgs ganja under Ss. 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(B), 29(1) NDPS Act 1985. Grounds: custody since 14.09.2025, investigation substantially complete, no previous cases. Conditions: Rs.20,000 bond with two sureties (Special Court for EC Act Cases, Coimbatore), surety ID via Judicial Form No.46, daily 10.30 a.m. reporting for three weeks, breach consequences per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala (2005) 13 SCC 283, fresh FIR under S. 269 B.N.S. if absconding.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners ordered to be released on bail on executing a bond for Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) with two sureties for a like sum to the satisfaction of the Additional District Judge / Presiding Officer, Special Court for Essential Commodities Act Cases, Coimbatore, subject to conditions: surety identification via Judicial Form No.46 and identity proof; daily reporting before the respondent police at 10.30 a.m. for three weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation; breach to attract appropriate orders per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala; and fresh FIR under Section 269 of B.N.S. if the accused absconds.