Sakthivel v. State, Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Sakthivel ... Petitioner Vs.

The State Rep. By, The Inspector of Police, Thiruthuraipoondi Police Station, Thiruvarur District.

Crime No.33 of 2026 ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.33 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner :

Mr.Vijayaragavan Marimuthu For Respondent :

M/s.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 1/4

O R D E R

The petitioner herein apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1)©, 4(1-A)(ii) of Tamil nadu Prohibition (Transport) Act, 1937 in Crime No.33 of 2026, on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of brandy bottles-32 Nos ( each containing 180 ml). Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner si an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. Hence, he opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that, apart from this case, petitioner has 7 previous cases. Hence, he vehemently opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 2/4

5. Considering the bad antecedents of the petitioner and if anticipatory bail is granted, there is a likelihood that the petitioner would commit similar offence, hence, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 29.01.2026 sma To

1. The Inspector of Police, Thiruthuraipoondi Police Station, Thiruvarur District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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K.RAJASEKAR, J.

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