Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 15-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Manjula vs. The State represented by The Inspector of Police, Paupparapatti Police Station, Dharamapuri District.
- Crime No.: 173 of 2026, alleging illegal possession of twenty‑seven Tasmac liquor bottles under Sections 4(1)(C) read with 4(1‑A) of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition (TNP) Act.
- Arrest & Custody: Petitioner arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 04-07-2026.
- Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. J. Pradeep; for respondent – Mr. S. Yogaraja Sekar, Government Advocate (Criminal Side).
- Prosecution’s stance: Accused found in possession of 27 liquor bottles; risk of repeat offence if released.
- Petitioner’s stance: Claims innocence, no prior criminal antecedents, willing to comply with any stringent conditions.
- Court’s observations: Petitioner is a woman, has no criminal antecedents, and has been incarcerated since 04-07-2026; further custody not required for investigation.
- Conditions imposed for bail:
a) Execution of a bond of Rs.25,000 (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties each for the same amount, photographs and left thumb impression on Judicial Form No.46, identity proof verification.
b) Daily reporting before the respondent Police at 10:30 a.m. for one week, thereafter as and when required for interrogation.
c) No absconding during investigation or trial.
d) No tampering with evidence or witnesses.
e) Breach of conditions may lead to appropriate action as per Supreme Court precedent (P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala, 2005).
f) If petitioner absconds, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Additional notes: Order to be uploaded on the official website of the Court with watermark and QR code; relevant authorities directed to act on the uploaded order.
Final Outcome
- The Court grants bail to petitioner Manjula subject to the above‑stated bond, sureties, and conditions.
Topics: Bail, Criminal Procedure, Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act