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

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

1. KAMARAJ S/o. Rajendran, No.172, Varma Citty, Mannarpalayam Pirivu Road, Ammapettai, Salem District Petitioner(s) Vs

1. State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police, KITCHIPALAYAM Police Station, Salem District. (Crime No.304 of 2025) Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.304 of 2025 on the file of the respondent and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s):

R Karthikayini For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1) (i) and 4(1)(aa) of Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act in Crime No. 304 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 518 bottles of Brandy. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case and he is ready and willing to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed on him. Hence, he prays for anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) would submit that the petitioner was having illegal possession of 518 bottles of Brandy. He would also submit that there are 32 previous cases, similar in nature, pending against the petitioner. Hence, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Considering the nature of offence committed by the petitioner, and taking note of the fact that there are 32 previous cases, similar in nature, pending against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

6. Accordingly, the Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 03-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes mpa To 1.State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police, KITCHIPALAYAM Police Station, Salem District. (Crime No.304 of 2025) 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

mpa CRL OP No. 29801 of 03-11-2025