Lucas v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Lucas ..Petitioner Vs The State Rep by, The Inspector of Police, P.E.W Police station, Myladuthurai District .

Crime No.938/2025.

..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.938 of 2025 pending on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner:

Mr.C.R. Gokulvisvas For Respondent:

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

ORDER

The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Section 4(1)(A) of TNP Amendment Act and Transport in Crime No.938 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in possession of 110 litres of Pondicherry liquor and 200 bottles of 180 ml Pondicherry liquor. Hence, this case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was innocent and that he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and he is ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and hence, opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. I have given my anxious consideration to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the serious allegation against the petitioner, this Court is of the firm view that if the petitioner is enlarged on anticipatory bail, the same would have adverse effect on the society. Hence, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the

petitioner on anticipatory bail.

7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 22-04-2026 SHL To:

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Myladuthurai

2. The Inspector of Police, P.E.W Police station, Myladuthurai District .

3. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras

C.KUMARAPPAN J.

SHL 22-04-2026