Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 22 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Arul Justin, arrested on 12 June 2026.
- Charged under Sections 8(c) read with 22(b), 25, 29(1) of the NDPS Act 1985 and Sections 123, 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, in Crime No. 107 of 2026.
- Prosecution alleges illegal possession of 100 Nitrazepam tablets and 9,300 Tapentadol tablets; 300 Tapentadol tablets were recovered from the petitioner, classified as intermediate quantity.
- Counsel for petitioner claims innocence, no prior criminal antecedents, and willingness to comply with conditions.
Final Outcome
- Bail granted on execution of a bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties of equal amount, to the satisfaction of the Principal Special Court under EC & NDPS Act, Chennai.
- Conditions: (a) Sureties must affix photographs and left thumb impressions; (b) Petitioner must report daily before the Principal Special Court at 10:30 a.m. for four weeks and thereafter as required by police; (c) No absconding; (d) No tampering with evidence or witnesses; (e) Breach may lead to revocation as per Supreme Court precedent P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala; (f) If petitioner absconds, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
- Order to be uploaded immediately on the court’s official website with watermark and QR code, eliminating the need for certified hard copies.
Topics: Bail, Drug Offences, Criminal Procedure