Sumesh v. The Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Crl.O.P.No.8697 of 2026, dated 07.04.2026, Justice C.Kumarappan. Anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023 by petitioner Sumesh apprehending arrest in Crime No.39 of 2025 of Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW), Hosur, Krishnagiri District, for alleged offences under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(c) and 29(1) of the NDPS Act involving alleged illegal possession of 98.2 kgs of ganja. Counsel: Mr.C D Sugumar for petitioner; Mr.P.Dhileepan, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for respondent. Bail refused; petition dismissed.
What did the court decide?
Considering the nature of the allegation against the petitioner and that the case arises under the NDPS Act, the Court held that the petitioner does not deserve anticipatory bail. ¶23