Vimal @ Vimal Raj v. State Rep.By

Crl.O.P.No.23457 of 2023 Crl.O.P.No.23457 of 2023 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN , J.

The petitioner herein seeks anticipatory bail in Crime No.656 of 2023 registered by the respondent Police for the offence under Sections 4(1)(aaa), 4(1-A) TNP Act.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner stated that the petitioner has been falsely implicated as an accused in this case. Apprehending arrest from the respondent police, he seeks bail to the petitioner.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) stated that the respondent had intercepted a TATA Zest-XE vehicle bearing No.TN 10 BC 2639. The 2nd accused was driving the vehicle. The respondent police found 627 brandy bottles and 220 litres of Pondy arrack in the vehicle. On the basis of the confessional statement of the 2nd accused, it was found that the present petitioner is the owner of the car. It was found that the 2nd accused is still in custody. Thus, he prays for dismissal of this petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

Crl.O.P.No.23457 of 2023 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN , J.

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4. Taking all these factors into consideration, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.

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