Mani @ Suruttai Mani v. State By,

Crl.O.P.No.16735 of 2022 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1)(aaa), 4(1-A) of Tamilnadu Prohibition Act and Sections 468, 471 and 420 IPC in Crime No.472 of 2022, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 1392 bottles of Top Star Special Brandy and 1488 bottles of Old Chef Deluxe Brandy of Illicit Arrack.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that a false case has been foisted against the petitioner. Hence, he prays for anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the petitioner was having illegal possession of 1392 bottles of Top Star

Special Brandy and 1488 bottles of Old Chef Deluxe Brandy of Illicit Arrack. Hence, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Considering the nature of offence committed by the petitioner, and taking note of the fact that there are eighteen previous cases, similar in nature, pending against the petitioner. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

6. Accordingly, the Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 19.07.2022 ata

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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