A.Elumalai v. State Rep By

Crl.OP.No.22411 of 2022 Crl.O.P.No.22411 of 2022 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

The petitioner apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 4(1)(i) and 4(1-A) of Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, in Crime No.287 of 2022, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was in illegal possession of 10 number of 180 ml Black Pearl Brandy Bottles and 18 Express Brandy Bottles worth about Rs.5,000/-. Hence the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he is no way connected with the alleged offence. Hence he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the respondent would submit that the investigation is not yet completed and if the petitioner was granted anticipatory bail, there is a possibility that he will tamper the witnesses and hamper the investigation. He would further submit that there are 6 previous cases, out of which 2 cases under NDPS Act are pending as against the petitioner and hence he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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Crl.OP.No.22411 of 2022 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

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5. Taking into consideration the allegations and also the bad antecedent of the petitioner and the fact that the case is in the initial stage of the investigation and that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is essential, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 20.09.2022 mpl Crl.O.P.No.22411 of 2022 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis