Devi v. State Rep By The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-11-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR CRL OP NO.32548 of 2025 Devi Petitioner Vs The State Represented by The Inspector of Police, Uthangarai Police Station, Krishnagiri District.
Crime No.467 of 2025.
Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.467 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner:
Mr.V.Karthick For Respondent:
Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 27.10.2025 for the alleged offence punishable under Section 4(1)(C), 4(1)(B) of TNP (Amendment) Act, in Crime No.467 of 2025, seeks bail.
2. The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of Tasmac liquor, namely 40 bottles of 180 ml, 8 bottles of 60 ml and 6 bottles of 650 ml. Hence, the complaint.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is in judicial custody since 27.10.2025. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed to grant bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner has 15 previous cases pending against him. Hence, he opposed to grant bail to the petitioner.
5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record including the First Information Report.
6. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, the nature of the allegations, and that the petitioner has 15 previous cases against him, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.
7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 27.11.2025 drl To
1. The Inspector of Police, Uthangarai Police Station, Krishnagiri District.
2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
K.RAJASEKAR, J., drl
CRL OP NO.32548 of 2025 27.11.2025