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This application is filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita , 2023 (for short, BNSS ), seeking pre-

arrest bail.

2. The applicant is the accused No.1 in Crime No.1274/2025 of Kunnathunadu Police Station, Ernakulam District. The offences alleged are punishable under Sections 3 , 6 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act and Sections 7 and 8 of the Fertilizer (Control) Order , 1985.

3. The prosecution case, in short, is that the applicant was found in possession of 15 tonnes of agricultural urea kept in the godown of Positive Chip Boards India Private Limited Company of which, the applicant is the managing director. This urea is meant for agricultural use and he has possessed the same in violation of Fertilizer (Control) Order 1985. On 30.10.2025 at about 03.30 p.m., it has been seized by the officer stating that the applicant has committed violation of the provisions of and thereby committed the offences.

4. I have heard Sri.Vijayabhanu, the learned Senior counsel for the applicant and Sri.M.C.Ashi, the learned Senior Public Prosecutor. Perused the case diary.

5. The learned counsel for the applicant submitted that the applicant is innocent and h