Mani v. The State Rep By The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Crl.O.P.No.30606 of 2025 Mani ... Petitioner Vs.

State rep by The Inspector of Police, Sooramangalam Police Station, Salem District.

... Respondent (Crime No.470 of 2025) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to enlarge the petitioners on anticipatory bail, in the event of his arrest, pending investigation in Crime No.470 of 2025 on the file of the respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Muruganantham For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner/A2, who apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Section 4(1)(a), 4(1)(i) of TNP Act in Cr.No.470 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 1/4

2. The allegation against the petitioner is that when the respondent police were on a prohibition raid at Jagir Ammapalayam Mariamman Kovil Street, near the petitioner's house, the accused were found in possession of 23 brandy bottles, each containing 180 ml, intended for sale to the local public for personal gain. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case and that the co-accused, A1, was arrested and enlarged on bail by the trial Court. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and therefore prayed for grant of bail.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner has seven previous cases. Hence, he vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 2/4

6. Taking all the factors into consideration, and in view of the fact that the petitioner has seven previous cases, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 10.11.2025 Vv To

1. The Judicial Magistrate-II, Salem.

2. The Inspector of Police, Sooramangalam Police Station, Salem District.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras, Chennai 600 104.

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K.RAJASEKAR , J.

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