Saravanan v. State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN Saravanan S/o. Chinnathambi, Kattuvalau, Saminaikkanpatty, Salem Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep by, The Inspector of Police, CSCID - Coimbatore, Dharmapuri Police Station, (Crime No. 169/2025) Respondent(s) PRAYER Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No. 169 of 2025 on the file of Respondent police.

For Petitioner(s):

No appearance For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate(Crl.side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 6(4) of TN Schedule Commodities (RDCS) Order, 1982 and Section 7(1)(a)(ii) of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 in Crime No. 169 of 2025, on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.

2. There is no representation for the petitioner.

3. The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence of illegal transport of 7100 Kgs of PDS rice.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the respondent police states that the petitioner has eight previous cases which are similar in nature.

5. Considering the gravity of the offence committed by the petitioner,this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Hence, the Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed.

12-08-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes nr

To The Inspector of Police, CSCID - Coimbatore, Dharmapuri Police Station,

Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN J.

nr 12-08-2025