ORDER

This is an application for regular bail.

2. Petitioner is the accused in Crime No.41/2022 of Kalpakanchery police station, alleging commission of offences under Sections 55(a) and 55(i) of the Kerala Abkari Act.

3. Allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner was found in possession of five litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor, for the purpose of sale, from an autorickshaw, within the limits of Kalpakanchery police station.

4. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is absolutely innocent in the matter. It is submitted that the only allegation that could be raised against the petitioner is that he was possessing Indian Made foreign Liquor in excess of the prescribed quantity. It is submitted that there is nothing to suggest that the petitioner kept the Indian Made Foreign Liquor in question for the purpose of sale. It is submitted that the petitioner has been in custody from 30.01.2022 and his continued detention is not necessary for the purpose of any investigation.

5. Learned Public Prosecutor points out that the petitioner has criminal antecedents. It is submitted that a case alleging commission of similar offence has been regi