Anusiya v. The State Rep.By,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Anusiya ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep.by, The Inspector of Police, Villupuram West Police Station, Villupuram District.

Cr.No.132 of 2026.

..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of her arrest by the respondent police pending investigation in Crime No.132 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Balaji For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent Police for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1)(C) and 4(1)(A) of the TNP (Amendment) Act in Crime No.132 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.

The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 150 bottles of liquor. Hence the case. 3.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is an innocent person and she has not committed any such offence as alleged by the prosecution. He would also submit that she has been falsely implicated in this case. However, on instructions, the learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4.

The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 150 bottles of liquor. He further submitted that there are five previous cases against the petitioner. Hence, he opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.

Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the voluntary submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/-(Rupees

Ten Thousand only) (Non refundable) towards the account of CANCER INSTITUTE (WIA), Adayar, Savings Bank Account maintained at Andhra Bank, Madhya Kailash Branch, Cancer Institute(WIA), Dr.S.Krishnamurthi Campus, Sardar Patel Road, Chennai-36, bearing SB Account No.149710011005477, IFS Code No.ANDB0001497, Branch Name and Code 1497, MICR No.600011049 and to produce the Bank Challan before the Judicial Magistrate No.I, Villupuram and the receipt shall be produced at the time of executing the bond;

7. Taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, nature of allegations, submissions made by the learned counsels on either side, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. 8.

Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on her appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Villupuram, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum, to the satisfaction of the respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition that:

[a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;

[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent Police everyday at 10.30.a.m., for a period of one month and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation; [c] the petitioner shall not abscond during during investigation or trial;

[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

[e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560];

[f] If the accused thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

07-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA

To 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Villupuram.

2.The Inspector of Police, Villupuram West Police Station, Villupuram District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

GSA 07-05-2026