Mani v. State Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Mani S/o.Seenuvasan, Uthodaikadu, Akkarapalaiyam, Vadakkanandal, Villupuram District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs State rep. by Inspector of Police, Kachirayapalaiyam Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

Crime No.16/2026 ..Respondent(s) To enlarge the petitioner bail in the event of the arrest in connection with the Crime No.16 of 2026 on the file of respondent police and thus render justice.

For Petitioner(s):

M/s.Balachandran T G.Arunsekaran V.Ruthra Mohan K.Sripal G.Shalini

For Respondent(s):

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 TN Prohibition ( Amendment) Act in Cr.No.16 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. Earlier, this Court vide order dated 22.01.2026 in Crl.O.P.No.1205 of 2026 dismissed the petitioner's anticipatory bail petition for the following reasons:

5. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the bad antecedents of the petitioner, who has 4 four previous cases of a similar nature, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

3. Now, the present petition has been filed without any change in circumstances after the dismissal of the petitioner's earlier bail petition. This clearly shows that the petitioner has abused the process of law. Hence, I am not inclined to reconsider the earlier order.

4. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 26-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SMN To

1. Inspector of Police, Kachirayapalaiyam Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras

K.RAJASEKAR, J.

SMN 26-02-2026