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Chinnasamy v. State By, The Inspector Of Police,

2026-01-29Honourable Mr.Justice K.Rajasekar5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Crl.O.P.No.1381 of 2026 Chinnasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

State by the Inspector of Police, P.E.W.Kallakurichi Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to enlarge the petitioner on bail, in the event of his arrest in Cr.No.11 of 2026 on the file of the Inspector of Police, P.E.W.Kallakurichi Police Station,Kallakurichi District. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Parameswaran For Respondent : Ms.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 4(1)(C), 4(1-A)(ii) of TNP.Amendment Act 2024, in Cr.No.11 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 1/5

2. The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner along with other accused were found in possession of 20 litres of ID Arrack. Hence, the case has been lodged for taking action against the petitioner.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is ranked as A2, he is having no previous case and ready to cooperate for the investigation. Hence, he prayed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing for the respondent police, reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner herein ranked as A2, he is not having any previous case and the investigation is pending. Hence, he vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the nature of allegations, investigation is pending and no previous cases reported as against the petitioner, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy made, before the learned District Munsif2/5

Cum-Judicial Magistrate, Kalvarayanmalai on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction learned Magistrate concerned, and on further condition that: (a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled;

(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety ship (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity; (c) The petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of three weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation;

(d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on 3/5

anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; (e)If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act.

29.01.2026 Vv To

1. The District Munsif-Cum-Judicial Magistrate, Kalvarayanmalai

2. The Inspector of Police, P.E.W.Kallakurichi Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras, Chennai 600 104.

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K.RAJASEKAR , J.

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