Arul v. State Rep By The Sub Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.08.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Arul ... Petitioner Vs.

State represented by, The Sub-Inspector of Police, Paparapatti Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

(Crime No.156 of 2025) ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest in connection with Crime No.156 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner :

Mr.K.Selvakumar For Respondent :

Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

O R D E R

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 123 of BNS 2023 and Section 24(1) of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003, in Crime No.156 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The petitioner herein abandoned the car and fled when the police intercepted the vehicle. On searching the vehicle, the respondent police found 220 kgs of banned tobacco products. The petitioner herein has got four similar cases against him.

3. Considering the antecedents of the petitioner and the quantity of contraband seized, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 18.08.2025 dna 2/4

To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Pennagaram.

2.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Paparapatti Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

(Crime No.156 of 2025) 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

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