Jeevanantham v. The Inspector of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 14/07/2023 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice G.ILANGOVAN Jeevanantham ... Petitioner/Sole Accused

Vs State Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Karur Town Police Station, Karur District. Crime No.448 of 2023.. ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s Maniyarasu.K.C,Advocate

For Respondent : Mr.B.Nambiselvam,

Additional Public Prosecutor PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C. PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No.448 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police. ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused herein, who was arrested on 03.07.2023 for the alleged offence under Sections 4(1)(a) of TNP Act r/w 4(1-A) of TNP Act, in Crime No.448 of 2023, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the accused was found in possession of 11 bottles of 180 ml of brandy without valid permit. Hence, the case.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. Hence, prays to release him on bail.

4.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the petitioner is having 25 previous cases at his credit, out of which, 11 cases were disposed of and the remaining cases are pending. He is a habitual offender. Hence, prays to dismiss the petition.

5.Considering the nature of offence and bad antecedents of the petitioner, if he is released on bail, he may abscond or indulge in similar kind of offence. So this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

6.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed.

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14/07/2023 / TRUE COPY / /07/2023 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

PNM TO THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE KARUR TOWN POLICE STATION, KARUR DISTRICT. THE OFFICER INCHARGE SUB JAIL, KARUR.

THE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI. ORDER IN CRL OP(MD) No.12906 of 2023 Date :14/07/2023 PKP/BUC/SAR- /24.07.2023/ 3P/4C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023