Madras High CourtCRL OP/22731/2025dismissed

M. Kumaresan v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police

2025-08-18Honourable Dr Justice G. Jayachandran3 pages

CRL OP NO. 22731 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN CRL OP NO. 22731 of 2025 M.Kumaresan Petitioner(s) Vs State represented by The Inspector of Police, Kadaladi Police Station, Tiruvannamalai District.

Cr.No.200 of 2025. Respondent(s) 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 Crime No.200 of 2025 on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Viswanathan SB For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Udayakumar, Government Advocate ( Criminal Side )

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 4 (1) (c) and 4 (1) (A) of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024, in Crime No.200 of 2025, on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that, the petitioner along with other accused was found in

illegal possession of 80 bottles of Black Breal Brandy of 180ml each. Hence, the case. Dr.G. JAYACHANDRAN, J.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is an innocent person who has been falsely implicated in this case by the respondent Police. He also submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence, prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondent Police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the investigation has not yet been completed. Hence, strongly opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 5.Heard the learned counsels on either side and perused the records. 6.Considering the nature of the offence, the fact that the investigation is still pending, and since the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is very much required, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed.

18-08-2025 ep To

1. State rep. By,The Inspector of Police, Kadaladi Police Station, Tiruvannamalai District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. CRL OP NO. 22731 of 2025