IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
K. BABU, J
MANU.A – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. description of the accused's arrest and the charges. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments regarding the legality of the arrest and bail conditions. (Para 6 , 7 , 9 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. court's determination on procedural compliance and implications for the case. (Para 10) |
| 4. final ruling on the bail application. (Para 13) |
ORDER
This is an application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 .
2. The petitioner is the accused in Crime No.66/2025 of Excise Enforcement and Narcotic Special Squad, Kozhikode. The offence alleged against the petitioner is punishable under Section 22 (c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 .
3. The prosecution case as narrated in Annexure 1 order reads thus:
“On 25.09.2025 at about 03.30 PM, the accused was found in conscious possession of 55 grams of methamphetamine kept in his residence bearing No.14/408, Adiyassery House, Chathamangalam Grama Panchayat, Chooloor Desom, Poolakkode Village, Kozhikode Taluk.” [sic.]
4. The petitioner was arrested on 25.09.2025, and he has been in judicial custody since then.
5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Public Prosecutor.
6. Th
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