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Fayas C F v. The State Rep by

Bail refusal – NDPS Act

Madras HC10 Jul 2026CRL OP/15623/2026

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Madras High Court; CRL OP No. 15623 of 2026; bail denied/dismissed; Section 483 BNSS 2023 bail petition; NDPS Act 1985 Sections 8(c), 22(b), 29(1); Section 37 NDPS Act commercial quantity rigour; 21.5 grams MDMA Tablets; 0.37 grams LSD Stamps; 56 grams Methamphetamine; Crime No.284/2025; Gumidipoondi Police Station, Tiruvallur District; petitioner Fayas C F; custody since 14.12.2025; Justice C.Kumarappan; decided 10-07-2026.

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The petitioner was in possession of 21.5 grams of MDMA Tablets and 0.37 grams of LSD Stamps, a large quantity that falls within the definition of a commercial quantity. ¶25

Fayas C F Vs The State Rep by — Narcotics (NDPS) | Madras HC (2026)

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CRL OP No. 15623 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 10-07-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL OP No. 15623 of 2026

Fayas C F

..Petitioner(s)

The State Rep by, Inspector of Police, Gumidipoondi Police Station, Tiruvallur District. Crime No.284/2025

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.284 of 2025 on file of the respondent.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Muthamizhselvakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar Government Advocate (Criminal side) ORDER

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The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on

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14.12.2025 for the alleged offences under Sections 8 (c), 22 (b) and 29 (1) of

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the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985, in Crime No.284 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner, along with other

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accused persons, was found in illegal possession of 56 grams of Methamphetamine, 25.5 grams of MDMA Tablets and 0.37 grams of LSD Stamps. Hence the case.

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3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is

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innocent and has been in custody since 14.12.2025. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court

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and ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant bail to the petitioner.

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4 .The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that 21.5 grams of MDMA Tablets and 0.37 grams of LSD Stamp were recovered from the petitioner. He strongly opposed the bail application on the ground that, as a commercial quantity is involved, the rigour under Section 37 of the NDPS Act would be attracted. Hence, he opposed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

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5.As rightly submitted by the learned Government Advocate, the petitioner was in possession of 21.5 grams of MDMA Tablets and 0.37 grams of LSD Stamps. This is a large quantity that falls within the definition of a commercial quantity; therefore, as rightly contended by the learned Government Advocate, the petitioner has not putforth any grounds to overcome the rigour of Section 37 of the NDPS Act. Hence, the Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.

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