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Vijaykumar v. State Rep by

Bail – Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Madras HC10 Feb 2026CRL OP/3144/2026

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Madras High Court bail dismissal, CRL OP No. 3144 of 2026, Justice K. Rajasekar, decided 10-02-2026. Accused Vijaykumar arrested 10.01.2026 for illegal possession of 1.280 kgs ganja; offence under Sections 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) NDPS Act 1985, Crime No.5 of 2026, PEW Coimbatore City Police. Bail refused on ground of nature of offence and 3 pending previous cases, one under the NDPS Act; petition dismissed. Counsel: T. Meganathan for petitioner; A. Gopinath, Government Advocate (Crl. Side), for respondent.

What did the court decide?

Bail is refused: considering the nature of the offence committed by the petitioner, and taking note of the fact that there are 3 previous cases pending against him, out of which 1 case is under the NDPS Act, the Court is not inclined to grant bail. ¶26

Vijaykumar Vs State Rep by — Narcotics (NDPS) | Madras HC (2026)

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CRL OP No. 3144 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 10-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

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CRL OP No. 3144 of 2026

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Vijaykumar S/o. Velusamy, D.No.10, Ranganadhapuram, Pothanur, Coimbatore District.

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..Petitioner(s)

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State Rep by, The Inspector of Police, PEW - Coimbatore City Police Staton, Coimbatore- District. Crime No.5 of 2026

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER: pleased to enlarge the Bail to the petitioner in connection with the Crime No.5 of 2026 on the file of Respondent Police and pass such further orders

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For Petitioner(s): M/s.T.Meganathan For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate(Crl. Side)

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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CRL OP No. 3144 of 2026

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ORDER

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The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 10.01.2026, for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 8(c) r/w. 20(b) (ii)(B) of the NDPS Act, 1985 in Crime No.5 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found to be in illegal possession of 1.280 kgs of ganja. Hence, the complaint.

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3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is in judicial custody since 10.01.2026. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

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4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case, and upon instructions, submitted that the petitioner is involved in the possession, transportation, and sale of ganja. He further submitted that there are 3 previous cases pending against the petitioner herein, out of which 1 is under NDPS Act. Hence, he opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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CRL OP No. 3144 of 2026

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5. Considering the nature of the offence committed by the petitioner, and

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taking note of the fact that there are 3 previous cases pending against the petitioner, out of which 1 case is under NDPS Act, this Court is not inclined to

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grant bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.

10-02-2026

MPA

1.State Rep by,

The Inspector of Police, PEW - Coimbatore City Police Staton,

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