R.Stalin v. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.08.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN R. Stalin ... Petitioner/ Accused Vs.

The State Represented by, The Inspector of Police, Pennadam Police Station, Cuddalore District.

(Crime No.Not known 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 his arrest in connection with Crime No.Not known of 2025 on the file of respondent Police.

For Petitioner(s) : Mr. S. Mugesh For Respondent : Mr. S. Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ****** 1/4

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioner herein for the case registered in Crime No.Not Known of 2025, on the file of the respondent Police.

2. When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent states that the case has been registered against the petitioner herein in Crime No.198 of 2025 dated 17.08.2025 for the offence punishable under Section 4(1)(a), 4(1)(c), 4(1)(i) and 4(1)(A) of TNP (Amendment) Act and the petitioner is absconding in the said crime number. He further submitted that the respondent police had seized 10 bottles of 180ml brandy from this petitioner and in the course of seizure, the petitioner has pushed the respondent team and ran away.

3. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

4. Considering the nature of offence and facts of the case, this Court 2/4

is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Accordingly, this criminal original petition stands dismissed. 21.08.2025 stn To

1. The Inspector of Police, Pennadam Police Station, Cuddalore District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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Dr. G. JAYACHANDRAN, J., stn 21.08.2025 4/4