S Clement Savuri v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 10-02-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR S Clement Savuri S/o.SavuriNo.122, Polur Road, Nirmala Nagar,Chetpet Taluk,Thiruvannamalai District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police Chetpet Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District.
Respondent/Complainant Crime No.19 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: To enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in respect of Crime No.19 of 2026, on the file of the Inspector of Police, Chetpet Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District, pending investigation, and thus render justice.
For Petitioner(s):
Viswanathan Sb For Respondent(s):
M/S.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 4(1)(A) and 4(1)(c) of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition (amendment) Act 2024 in Crime No.19 of 2026, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner herein is involved in possession of 5 bottles of liquor, each containing 180 ml, for the purpose of selling the same as retail. Hence, the complaint.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case and he is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Therefore, he prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner is also having 3 previous cases. Hence, she opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
5. Considering the nature of the allegations and that the contraband was
seized in this case and though there are 3 previous cases reported, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.
6. 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 ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate Court, Polur, Thiruvannamalai District, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only), with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, and on further condition: (a) If the petitioners 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 Trial Court everyday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of three weeks.
(d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions against the petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners released on 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.
10-02-2026 MPA To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Polur, Thiruvannamalai District.
2. The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police Chetpet Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District.
Respondent/Complainant Crime No.19 of 2026
3. The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras.
K.RAJASEKAR, J.
MPA 10-02-2026