Reeta v. State of Tamilnadu Rep. by Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on

03.02.2026, for the alleged offence punishable under Section 4(1)(c) and 4(1-A)

(ii) of TN Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024 in Crime No.39 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner herein is involved in possession of 92 bottles of liquor, each containing 180 ml, for the purpose of selling the same as retail. Hence, the complaint.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and she has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is in judicial custody since 03.02.2026. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner is also having 4 previous cases of similar in nature. Hence, he opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner. Page3 of 6

¶5Considering the nature of the allegations and that the contraband was seized in this case and though there are 4 previous cases reported, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

¶6Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) with two sureties, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Ambur, and on further conditions that:- [a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity; [b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of four weeks. [c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; [d] the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against Page4 of 6 the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself, as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560]; [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 B.N.S. 19-02-2026 MPA Note:

¶1Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.

¶2All concerned to act on this order being uploaded in Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code. Page5 of 6 To

1.The District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Ambur.

¶2State of Tamilnadu Rep. by Inspector of Police Ambur Town Police Station, Tirupathur District. Crime No. 39/2026.

3.The Superintendent, Central Prison for Women, Vellore.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o4075oofo2026 K.RAJASEKAR,oJ. MPA CRLoOPoNo.o4075oofo2026 19-02-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Reeta W/o.Jayaseelan, No. 18, Periya Koil Street, Kaspa-B, Ambur, Tirupathur District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs State of Tamilnadu Rep. by Inspector of Police Ambur Town Police Station, Tirupathur District. Crime No. 39/2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of BNSS Act, 2023,pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No. 39/2026 on the file of the respondent police and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): D.Thirumoorthy For Respondent(s): Mr.C.E.Pratap Government Advocate(Crl. Side) Page2 of 6