Ramesh Pandiyan v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR CRL OP No.1669 of 2026 Ramesh Pandian ... Petitioner Vs State of Tamilnadu rep. by, The Inspector of Police, Anupparpalayam Police Station, Tiruppur (Crime No.611 of 2025) ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to grant bail to the petitioner/accused in Crime No.611 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police For Petitioner(s) :

Mr. M. Vinoth For Respondent(s) :

Mr. A. Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 10.12.2025, for the offences punishable under Section 123 of BNS Act and Section 24(1) of COTPA in Crime No.611 of 2025, registered on the file of the respondent, seeks bail.

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The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in possession of 397.500 kgs of banned tobacco products which is a commercial quantity. Hence, this case.

3.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and sought for bail to the petitioner.

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The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent while opposing the bail to the petitioner, reiterated the prosecution case and states that the petitioner has 3 previous cases of similar nature; and that the investigation is pending. 5.

Heard the learned counsels and perused the materials available on record.

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Considering the facts of the case and previous antecedents of the petitioner and the quantity involved in this case is huge and if the petitioner is released on bail, he will indulge in similar activities, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 7.

Accordingly, this criminal original petition stands dismissed. 27.01.2026 smn To

1. The Inspector of Police, Anuparpalayam Police Station, Tiruppur

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras 3/4

K. RAJASEKAR, J.

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