CRL OP No. 18747 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL OP No. 18747 of 2026 1. Rithish @ Rathish 2. Vijay G ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep By, The Inspector of Police E-5, Sholavaram Police Station, Thiruvallur. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest in connection with Crime No.450 of 2026 on the file of the E5, Sholavaram Police Station, Thiruvallur District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Sugumar For Respondent(s): MS.R.S.Indira, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER The petitioners apprehend arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 4(1) (c), 4 (1-A) Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937, in Crime No.450 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seek anticipatory bail. 2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners, along with other accused persons, were found in possession of 26 bottles of Tasmac Liquor, mixed with intoxicating substances for the purpose of selling them to the general public. Hence, this case. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18747 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 3. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent and have been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioners are ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and are willing to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and, upon instructions, submitted that no previous cases have been registered against the petitioners. However, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 5. I have given my anxious consideration to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 6.Although the petitioners have no criminal antecedents, considering the gravity of the allegations against them regarding the sale of Tasmac liquor mixed with intoxicating substances, this Court is of the firm view that if the petitioners are enlarged on anticipatory bail, it would have an adverse impact on the interests of society. Hence, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioners on anticipatory bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18747 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 16-07-2026 ep To 1.The Inspector of Police E-5, Sholavaram Police Station, Thiruvallur. 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18747 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 C.KUMARAPPAN, J. EP CRL OP No. 18747 of 2026 16-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis