The petitioner sought anticipatory bail for arrest in a case involving seizure of tobacco products. The court held that bail was not inclinded to be granted due to the facts, dismissing the petition and ordering the petitioner's custody.
Petitioner's application for anticipatory bail dismissed; respondent Police directed to take petitioner into custody.
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Crl.O.P.No.22867 of 2023
Crl.O.P.No.22867 of 2023
C.V.KARTHIKEYAN , J.
The petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in Crime No.1409 of 2023 registered by the respondent Police for the offence under Sections 328 of IPC r/w Section 22(a) of the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Act, 2003.
2.It is stated that 45 kgs of tobacco products has been seized from
the property belonging to the petitioner. The petitioner is the owner of the property.
3.It is stated by the learned counsel for the petitioner that A1 and A2 in this case have been arrested and later, enlarged on bail by the Principal Sessions Judge, Tiruppur.
4.The learned Government Advocate submitted that A1 and A2 are the only workers under A3/ petitioner herein and they are not the owners.
5.Taking into consideration the facts of the case, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
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Crl.O.P.No.22867 of 2023
C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail should be granted to the petitioner in respect of the offence under Section 328 IPC.
Whether the petitioner should be directed to take custody by the respondent Police.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
C.V.KARTHIKEYAN
respondent Police
C.V.KARTHIKEYAN
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