R. Magesh v. State Rep.By

Crl.O.P.No.23231 of 2023 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

The petitioner who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 4(1)(aaa), 4(1-A) of TNP Act r/w. Sections 420, 468, 471, 476 of IPC in Crime No.98 of 2019, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.It is stated that on 06.02.2019, the respondent had intercepted the two wheeler and four wheeler and those who were in the vehicles had escaped. When the vehicles were checked, it was found that it was transporting 3,168 liquor bottles each 180 ML packed in 66 boxes without valid licence. It is also stated that forged stickers had been put on the liquor bottles and fabricated hologram labels is also affixed. 3.The learned counsel stated that the petitioner is an innocent of the offence.

4.It is stated on the side of the respondent that investigation had been completed and absconding charge sheet had been filed before the concerned Judicial Magistrate Court showing that the petitioner has absconding.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN , J.

smv 5.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, this criminal original petition stands dismissed. 6.The petitioner should appear before the concerned Judicial Magistrate on receipt of summons and it is for the learned Judicial Magistrate to pass necessary orders in manner known to law, since the petitioner is shown as absconding accused.

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