Jaya v. State Represented By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR CRL OP No. 31944 of 2025 Jaya, S/o. Sankar, No. 1, Ociyamman Kovil Street, Omanthur Village and Post, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

Petitioner(s) Vs State Represented by The Inspector of Police, Kiliyanoor Police Station, Villupuram District.

(Crime No.283/2025).

Respondent(s) PRAYER :To enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of arrest in connection with Crime No.283/2025 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Ramesh For Respondent : Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offence punishable under Sections 4 (1)(a), 4(1)(c), 4(1)(i), 4(1) (A), 14A of TN Prohibition Amendment Act, in Crime No. 283 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The allegation against the petitioner is that on 06.09.2025 the respondent police were on patrol duty, intercepted the petitioner's vehicle, he was found in possession of 25 x 180 ml brandy bottles and 10 bottles for sale nearby villages and A1 was arrested by the police and the petitioner/A2 herein absconded. Hence the case.

3. The learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case and the petitioner has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any condition imposed by this Court and he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and reported that the petitioner is ranked as A2 in this case. He further submits that the petitioner was found in possession of 25 x 180 ml for sale in villages and he is having one previous case. He opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 5.Considering the gravity of offence committed by the petitioner; that the petitioner is having one previous case; if the anticipatory bail is granted to the petitioner he will indulge in similar offences in future, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 24.11.2025 Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking/Non-Speaking order MSM To

1. The Inspector of Police, Kiliyanoor Police Station, Villupuram District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. 3/4

K.RAJASEKAR , J.

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