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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 3668

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
DR. KAUSER EDAPPAGATH, J
HARIKRISHNAN V R – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SMT.VANESHA VISWAMBARAN, SHRI.NIDHIN RAJ VETTIKKADAN
For the Respondents: SRI.M.C.ASHI, SR. PP

Table of Content
1. bail application basis and factual framework established. (Para 1 , 2)
2. arguments regarding the legality of arrest and bail eligibility. (Para 4 , 5 , 6)
3. conclusion on the application for bail based on established precedents. (Para 7)
4. legal requirements for informing arrestees about grounds for arrest discussed. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13)

O R D E R

This application is filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short, BNSS ), seeking regular bail.

2. The applicant is the accused No.6 in Crime No.542/2025 of Ernakulam Town South Police Station, Ernakulam District. The offences alleged are punishable under Sections 22(c), 25 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 .

3. The prosecution case, in short, is that on

15.07.2025, acting upon secret information, the police conducted a search at EAS Land Enclave Flat and seized 114.3566 grams of MDMA, 41.845 grams of Ecstasy, and an amount of Rs. 14,60,000/- from accused Nos. 1 to 4. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the applicant had certain financial transactions with accused No.2. Thus, the accused have committed the offences.

4. I hav

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