Chandru v. The State Rep By Its. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 11-09-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI Chandru S/o.Selvam No.103/20, Avalyurpettai Road Thiruvannamalai Town Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep by its The Inspector of Police PEW -Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai District Crime No.73 of 2025 Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of petitioner's arrest in Crime No.73 of 2025 on the file of the Respondent police For Petitioner(s):
Mr.P Jayachandran For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Udayakumar, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/6
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1)(a) and 4(1)(i) of Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act r/w 4(1)(C), 4(1)(A) of Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024 in Crime No.73 of 2025 on the file of respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that on receipt of secret information, on 26.07.2025, when the respondent police along with his team conducted surveillance near the Aruvoli Poonga, Avalurpettai Road, they intercepted the petitioner's vehicle. On search, they found 180 ml capacity of 8 brandy bottles and 180 ml capacity Mclene Brandy - 7 bottles, totally 15 liquor bottles and they seized the same, however, on seeing them, the petitioner escaped from there. Based on the alleged occurrence, the present complaint was lodged against the petitioner.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is sole accused and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He would submit that he has not at all committed any offence as alleged by the respondent police and he is no way connected with the occurrence. On instruction, he would further submit that without prejudice to his right and contentions, he is prepared 2/6
to deposit/pay some considerable amount. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for respondent would submit that on the date of occurrence, when the respondent police went for inspection and on search, they found totally 15 liquor bottles in a two wheeler, however, on seeing them, the petitioner escaped from there. He would also submit that if he is released on anticipatory bail, he will tamper the evidence and hamper the investigation. Hence, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
5. Considering the above fact and circumstances of the case and also the fact that the investigation almost completed, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. 6.
Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate-II, Tiruvannamalai, on condition that the petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) as non-refundable deposit to the credit of registered Advocates Clerks Association, Tiruvannamalai and the petitioner shall also execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten 3/6
Thousand only) with two sureties each, in which, one surety shall be blood relative of the petitioner, 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 petitioner and 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 on alternative days at 10.30 a.m. for the period of three months.
[c] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.
[d] the petitioner shall not abscond 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]. 4/6
[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS.
11-09-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes rpp To
1. Judicial Magistrate No.II, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai Dt.
2. The Inspector of Police, PEW Tiruvannamalai Police Station, Tiruvannamalai Dt.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. 5/6
T.V.THAMILSELVI J.
rpp CRL OP No. 21520 of 11-09-2025 6/6