Madras High CourtWP/282/2026disposed of

C.Banumathi v. The Director General Of Police

2026-01-09Honourable Mr.Justice V. Lakshminarayanan4 pages

2026:MHC:184

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN C.Banumathi Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Director General of Police No.601, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.

2.The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police, Chengalpattu-603 002.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police Chengalpattu Taluk Police Station, Chengalpattu -603 001.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to forthwith release and return the vehicle bearing Registration No.TN 11 BF 1552 belonging to Sri Aishwarya Enterprises For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Bhagathsingh For Respondent(s):

Mr.Meganatham Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

Mr.R.Bhagath Singh, learned counsel representing Mr.R.Krishnasamy for the petitioner, states that he has handed over the following documents for the vehicle bearing registration No.TN 11 BF 1552: (i) the driving license of the driver, Mr.Vinoth Kumar.R; (ii) Insurance policy of the vehicle, and;

(iii) the Registration Certificate (RC).

2. Mr.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing on behalf of the respondents, states that at the time of the accident on 13.11.2025, there was no valid insurance. These are not matters which can be probed into by this Court in a writ petition.

3. Mr.Meganthan further states that the vehicle will be produced for Brake Inspector's test, and the investigation will be completed within three weeks, and the vehicle will then be handed over to the custody of the jurisdictional Magistrate Court. His statement is recorded. Once the vehicle is sent to the jurisdictional Magistrate Court, as stated, the petitioner can move the said Court for return of the vehicle.

4. With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

09-01-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Jeni To 1.The Director General Of Police No.601,Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004 2.The Superintendent Of Police Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Chengalpattu-603 002 3.The Sub Inspector Of Police Chengalpattu Taluk Police Station, Chengalpattu District-603 001

V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J.

Jeni 09-01-2026