Nallathambi v. State Rep By

Crl.OP.No.18704 of 2022 Crl.O.P.No.18704 of 2022 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 273, 328 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 read with Section 24(1) of Cigarette and other Tobacco Products Act, 2003, in Crime No.305 of 2022, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that, the petitioner was found in possession of 147 kgs of tobacco products. 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 anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that the petitioner was found in possession of 147 kgs of banned tobacco products. Hence, he vehemently opposed for anticipatory bail to the petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Crl.OP.No.18704 of 2022 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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3. Considering the quantum of the contraband involved in this case and that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is very much required. Hence, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 11.08.2022 Sma Crl.O.P.No.18704 of 2022 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis