Thavamani v. State Rep.By

Crl.O.P.No.16624 of 2024 Crl.O.P.No.16624 of 2024 T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 4(1)(aaa) of TNP Act, in Crime No. 265 of 2024 on the file of respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that, when the respondent police was in patrol duty, at that time, the petitioner along with other accused persons was found in illegal possession of 200-180 ml liquor bottles, 120650 ml liquor bottles. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated, whereas he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He would also submit that he is ready to comply with any condition imposed by this court. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for respondent would raised serious objection stating that the petitioner along T.V. THAMILSELVI, J.

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5. Considering the above fact and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by both the counsels and also on considering the gravity of offence committed by the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.

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