A Sambanki v. The Inspector Of Policethirupathur Pew Police Station, Thirupathur

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA.,J.

The petitioner who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1)(a) and 4(1-A) (II) of TN Prohibition Act in Crime No.149 of 2023, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in possession of 25 liters of country liquor. Hence the case. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. Hence, he seeks for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the petitioner was found in possession of 25 liters of country liquor. He further submitted that the petitioner is a habitual offender and there are 8 previous cases pending against him Hence, 1/3

he opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 5.Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (crl.side) and perused the materials available on record.

6.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and the nature of offence committed by the petitioner and the bad antecedents against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

7.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 28.04.2023 smn 2/3

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA.,J.

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