Saravanan Vs The State represented by the Inspector of Police

Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under section 483 of BNSS, 2023 to enlarge the Petitioner on Bail in pending investigation in Crime No. 206 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police and thereby render justice

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For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.Praveen Kumar For Respondent(s): MR.S.YOGARAJA SEKAR, GOVT.ADVOCATE (CRL.SIDE )

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ORDER

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The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 27.06.2026 for the alleged offence under Sections 296(b), 132, 123 of BNS and

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24(1) of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Acts, 2003 in Crime No.206 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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CRL OP No. 18109 of 2026

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2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found to be in

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illegal possession of 57.120 kgs of banned tobacco products. Hence, this case.

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3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and that he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays for grant of bail to the Petitioner.

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4. Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the Respondent Police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed the grant of bail on the ground that the petitioner has no previous cases pending against him.

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5. I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record.

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From the submissions made by the Government Advocate (Crl.Side) it is seen that the petitioner has no previous cases. However, considering the period of incarceration since 27.06.2026, t his Court is of the firm view that his further custodial interrogation is not required for the purpose of investigation. Accordingly, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail on certain

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CRL OP No. 18109 of 2026

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conditions.

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Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his

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executing a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties , for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned XXIII

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Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai, and on further conditions that:

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[a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the Application for Surety ship [Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019']. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of the identity proofs to ensure their identity;

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[b] 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;

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[c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

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[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

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[e] On breach of any of the aforementioned conditions,

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the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to pass appropriate orders against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the aforementioned 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)13 SCC 283];

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CRL OP No. 18109 of 2026

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[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

13-07-2026

DRL

Note:

Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.

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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.

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To

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1.The XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai.

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2.The Inspector of Police R-6, Kumaran Nagar Police Station, Chennai.

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3.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Puzhal-II, Chennai.

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4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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