Santhi v. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under 4(1)(A), 4(1)(C) of TNP Act in Crime No.109 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 25 bottles of 'One Man Army' liquor, measuring 180 ml each, in a public place. Hence, the case Page2 of 5

¶3The learned Counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the case. He also submitted that he is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that there are no adverse antecedents against the petitioner. However, she opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶6From the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) it is seen that the petitioner had no bad antecedents. Considering that the quantity of contraband seized is limited to 25 bottles and that the petitioner is a woman, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail, subject to certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on her appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date Page3 of 5 on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate Gudiyatham, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only), with two sureties each, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions:

(a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned learned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled;

(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety ship (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity;

(c) The petitioner is directed to make a non-refundable deposit of Rs.15,000/- [Rupees Fifteen Thousand Only] directly to the credit of "Tamil Nadu Advocate's Clerk's Association, Account No.484026006, Indian Bank High Court Branch, IFSC Code: IDIB000M157" within a period of two weeks without prejudice to the right of the defence before the Trial Court and the receipt shall be produced at the time of executing the bond;

(d) The petitioner shall report before the respondent Police, everyday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of fifteen days and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation;

(e) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions Page4 of 5 against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];

(f) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 08-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VEDA To

1.The Judicial Magistrate, Gudiyatham.

2.The Inspector of Police, Gudiyatham Taluk Police Station, Gudiyatham, Vellore District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. CRLoOPoNo.o14273oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. VEDA CRLoOPoNo.o14273oofo2026 08-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Santhi ..Petitioner Vs State Rep. by The Inspector of Police, Gudiyatham Taluk Police Station, Gudiyatham, Vellore District. [Crime No.109 of 2026] ..Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.109 of 2026 on the file of the Inspector of Police, Gudiyatham Taluk Police Station, Gudiyatham, Vellore District. For Petitioner: Mr. G. Vinodh Kumar For Respondent: Ms.R.S.Indira Government Advocate (Criminal Side)