Madhu @ Madhappan v. The State Rep. By Its The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.07.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR Madhu @ Madhappan ... Petitioner Vs.

The State rep. by, The Inspector of Police, PEW, Mettur, Mettur Police Station, Salem District.

Crime No.102 of 2025 ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No. 102 of 2025 on the file of respondent Police.

For Petitioner :

Mr.M.Senthikumar For Respondent :

Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

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)(ii) of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024 in Crime No.102 of 2025, on the 1/4

file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in possession of 51 1⁄2 liters of ID arrack. Hence the case.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 2/4

6. Considering the gravity of the offence, nature of the contraband seized and the stage of the investigation, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner at this stage.

7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 17.07.2025 nsl To

1. The Inspector of Police, PEW, Mettur, Mettur Police Station, Salem District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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