Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/17038/2022dismissed

N.Surulinathan v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-09-22Honourable Mr Justice A.A.Nakkiran2 pages

CRL OP(MD). No.17038 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 22/09/2022 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice A.A.NAKKIRAN CRL OP(MD). No.17038 of 2022 N.Surulinathan ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs The State rep.by The Inspector of Police, Odaipatti Police Station, Theni District.

(Cr No.129/2022).

... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s.GUHAN.K., Advocate For Respondent : Mr.E.ANTONY SAHAYA PRABAHAR, Additional Public Prosecutor PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C.

PRAYER :- To bail in Cr No.129/2022 on the file of the respondent police.

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused herein, who was arrested on 15.08.2022 for the alleged offence under Sections 4(1)(aaa) TNP Act, in Crime No.129 of 2022, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. 2.The allegation against the petitioner is that on 15.08.2022, the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 1020 bottles of liquor, 180ml each. Hence, the complaint.

3.On the side of the petitioner, it is stated that the petitioner is in custody from 15.08.2022. The petitioner had bought the liquor only for his relative's marriage function. A false case was foisted against him. Hence, prays to release him on bail. 4.On the side of prosecution, it is stated that the petitioner is having 35 previous cases, out of which, 31 cases were ended in conviction and four cases are pending. The petitioner is a habitual offender. Hence, prays to dismiss the petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

CRL OP(MD). No.17038 of 2022 5.Considering the nature of offence, bad antecedents of the petitioner and also considering the quantity of liquor possessed by the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to release the petitioner on bail.

6.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed.

sd/- 22/09/2022 / TRUE COPY / /09/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

TO 1 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ODAIPATTI POLICE STATION, THENI DISTRICT.

2 THE OFFICER INCHARGE DISTRICT JAIL, THENI.

3 THE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

+1. CC to M/S.GUHAN,.K Advocate SR.No.10454

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.17038 of 2022 Date :22/09/2022 PNM SA/SBN/SAR.1/27.09.2022/2P/5C https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2