A. Mohan v. The State Rep By, the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Section 4

(1) (A) of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024, in Crime No.104 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of nineteen bottles of Tasmac liquor. Hence, the case. Page2 of 4

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and is willing to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that no previous case has been registered against the petitioner. However, he contended that, if the petitioner is released on bail, he may indulge in similar offences. Hence, he opposed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Based on the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side), there are no criminal antecedents against the petitioner and this is a case involving the possession of nineteen bottles of Tasmac liquor. Considering the fact that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents, this Court is of the firm view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary at this juncture. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions. Page3 of 4

6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the Judicial Magistrate Court, Polur, Tiruvannamalai District, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five 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 shall report before the respondent Police daily at 10.30 a.m. for a period of two weeks; thereafter as and when required for interrogation;

(d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions 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]; Page4 of 4

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 16-07-2026 ep To

1.The Judicial Magistrate Court, Polur, Tiruvannamalai District.

2.The Inspector of Police PEW Polur Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN A. Mohan ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police PEW Polur Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District. (Crime No.104 of 2026) ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in respect of Crime No.104 of 2026, on the file of the Inspector of Police, PEW Polur Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District pending investigation. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.B.Viswanathan For Respondent(s): MS.R.S.Indira, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)