Nallammal v. The State Rep.By

Crl.O.P.No.28199 of 2024 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed by the petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 23.10.2024, seeking bail in Crime No.438 of 2024 for the alleged offences punishable under Section 4(1-A)of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the accused/petitioner was found to be in illegal possession of 32 bottles Black Pearl Brandy (each 180ml) for the purpose of sale. Hence the case.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and she has been falsely implicated in this case. He also submitted that the petitioner is in custody from 23.10.2024 and she is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

4. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing for grant of bail to the petitioner, submitted that the petitioner was found to be in illegal possession of 32 bottles (each 180ml) of Tasmac liquor without any valid license. He further submitted that 67 previous cases of similar nature are pending against the petitioner.

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

6. Taking into consideration the facts and the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) and considering the previous cases pending against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, the Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 12.11.2024 ham Crl.O.P.No.28199 of 2024 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis