Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 30-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Sabari Prabhu (Criminal Original Petition No. 20642 of 2026)
  • Respondent: State represented by Inspector of Police, PEW Periyanaickenpalayam Police Station, Coimbatore (Crime No. 151/2026)
  • Arrest & Custody: Petitioner arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 14‑06‑2026; later noted as incarcerated since 09‑07‑2026.
  • Allegations: Offences under Sections 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) and 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for possession of 1.500 kg of ganja (intermediate quantity).
  • Prosecution Position: Petitioner found in possession of the narcotic; no prior criminal antecedents but prosecution opposed bail.
  • Petitioner’s Counsel (Mr. G. Vikram): Asserted false implication, offered to comply with stringent conditions, sought bail.
  • Government Advocate (Mr. S. Yogaraja Sekar): Confirmed prosecution case, noted lack of antecedents, opposed bail.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, after considering submissions and the intermediate quantity of contraband, granted bail to the petitioner.
  • Bond: Rs 25,000 (Rupees Twenty‑Five Thousand only) with two sureties, each providing a similar amount, to be executed before the Special Court for Essential Commodities Act/NDPS Act Cases, Coimbatore.
  • Non‑refundable Deposit: Rs 25,000 to be deposited in the account of M/s. Patient Welfare Society, Anayankadu Road, Vasantha Mill, Singanallur, Coimbatore (Canara Bank, Singanallur Branch, SB Account No. 110210036953, IFSC CNRB0016562, MICR 641015100). Bank challan to be produced before the Magistrate.
  • Surety Requirements: Sureties must affix photographs and left thumb impressions on Judicial Form No. 46; identity proof to be verified.
  • Additional Conditions:
  • (a) Daily reporting to the respondent police at 10:30 a.m. until further orders.
  • (b) No absconding during investigation or trial.
  • (c) No tampering with evidence or witnesses.
  • (d) Breach of any condition may lead to appropriate orders as per Supreme Court precedent P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005) 13 SCC 283].
  • (e) If the accused absconds, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the B.N.S..
  • Administrative Directions:
  • Registry to upload the order on the Court’s official website immediately; the uploaded order will be water‑marked and contain a QR code.
  • All concerned parties to act on the uploaded order without insisting on certified hard copies.

Topics: Bail, NDPS Act, Criminal Procedure