Premkumar v. State Rep. By,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

1. PREMKUMAR S/o.Selvam, Kaliamman Koil Street, Arumbakkam, Thiruvilaiyattam post, Tharangambadi TK, Mayiladuthurai Dt.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. State rep. by, lnspector of Police (PEW), Sirkazhi Police Station, Mayiladuthurai Dt.

(Crime No. 799/2025) Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the petitioner on Bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.799 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s):

R.Vijay 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) (B) of Tamil Nadu Prohibition(Amendment) Act, 2024 in Crime No. 799 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner is alleged to have transported 305 bottles of pondy arrack, each containing 180 ml without any proper license. 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 petitioner had transported 305 bottles of pondy arrack, each containing 180 ml without any proper license. He would also submit that there are 5 previous

cases, 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 5 previous cases, 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, lnspector of Police (PEW), Sirkazhi Police Station, Mayiladuthurai Dt.

(Crime No. 799/2025) 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

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