Madras High CourtWP Crl./471/2026dismissed

Gobinathan v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,

2026-06-12Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Gobinathan S/o.Chandiran, Residing at 699, kamban street, Perambalur town, Perambalur District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, District Police Office, Perambalur.

2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District.

3. The Branch Manager State Bank of India, P.O.Box No.1, main road, Perambalur - 621 212, Tamil Nadu.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for an issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 3rd respondent, to forthwith unfreeze/unlock the petitioner's business bank account bearing No.00000044113609100

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.Arunkumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Tamilnadu (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent to forthwith unfreeze/unlock the petitioner's business bank account bearing No.00000044113609100.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. The learned Government Advocate [crl.side] appearing for the respondent, on instructions, would submit that there are more than 300 complaints and the investigation is pending, thereby pleaded to dismiss the petition.

4. On a perusal of the entire records and upon hearing the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent, it reveals that the account of the petitioner is facing more than 300 complaints, which is pending on the file of the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the

investigation is still pending, therefore, at this stage, the prayer sought to unfreeze / unlock the petitioner's business bank account bearing no.00000044113609100, cannot be considered and the present Petition is liable to be dismissed.

Accordingly, the petition stands dismissed. No costs. 12-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssd To

1. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, District Police Office, Perambalur.

2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District.

3. The Branch Manager State Bank of India, P.O.Box No.1, main road, Perambalur - 621 212, Tamil Nadu.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

ssd 12-06-2026