Sahul Hameed Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Achanpudur

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 23.01.2026 for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 308(3), 351(3) of BNS and Section 25(1A) of Arms Act, Sections 8(c), r/w 20(b) (ii)(A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and Section

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seeks bail.

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77 of JJ Act, in Crime No.31 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 50 grams of Ganja. Hence, the complaint.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offences as alleged by the prosecution. He would further submit that the petitioner is no way connected with the case, a false case has been lodged as against the petitioner. He would further submit that the petitioner is in custody from 23.01.2026. Hence, he seeks bail.

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The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent police opposed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

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Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case and also the fact that the properties were recovered and the seized contraband is not commercial quantity and also considering the period of

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incarceration suffered by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant

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bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions:

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Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail on executing a separate bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the Judicial Magistrate, Shencottai, and on further conditions that :-

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[a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity.

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[b] the petitioner shall report before the Inspector of respondent police, daily at 10.30 a.m.,until further orders;

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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 evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

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[e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate

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action against the petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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)AIR SCW 5560];

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[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 BNS.

09.02.2026

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