Mahendiran@ Mahendran v. The State Rep. By Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN

1. Mahendiran@ Mahendran

2. Arumugam ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep. by Inspector of Police PEW - Tindivanam Police Station, Villupuram District, Crime No.30 /2026.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: The Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 482 of B.N.S.S., to enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of arrest in Crime No.30 of 2026 by the respondent police.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Muruganandham K For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Dhileepan, Govt. Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioners who apprehend arrest in the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1)( C) and 14A of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024, in connection with Crime No.30 of 2026, seek anticipatory bail.

2.

The case of the prosecution is that on 22.02.2026 at about 11 hours, during the routine patrol duty, when the respondent police intercepted a Tata Indica Car bearing registration No.TN 11 E 5469 and enquired, they found the accused were in illegal possession of Majestic Brandy 90 ml - 46 bottles and Men's Black Brandy 90 ml - 40 bottles without valid license or permission and hence, the case.

3.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent and they have been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioners are ready and willing to abide by any condition that may be imposed by this Court and prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

4.

The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the petitioners were found in possession of 86 bottles of brandy and the same were recovered. He further submitted that this is the second anticipatory bail application filed by the petitioners and the earlier application has been dismissed by this Court very recently on 26.03.2026. He also submitted that there is no change in circumstances in the present application. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

5.

Considering the gravity of the offences and upon the ground that there is no change in circumstances, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail. Hence, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 24-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VKR To 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Tindivanam.

2.The Inspector of Police PEW - Tindivanam Police Station, Villupuram District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

VKR 24-04-2026