Madras High CourtWP/12553/2026disposed of with direction

M/S.Jsh Fishing Co. Ltd., v. Indian Bank

2026-04-16Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M/s.Jsh Fishing Co. Ltd., Represented by its Director, Alex Pandiyan, Having office at 7/150, Mariyamman Koil Street, Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 043.

..Petitioner Vs

1. Indian Bank Head Office, Rep. by its Managing Director, No.66, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

2. Indian Bank, Corporate Office (Head Office), Rep. by its Managing Director, PB No.5555, 254-260, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Royapettah, Chennai - 600 014.

3. Indian Bank, Zonal office, Rep. by its Zonal Zonal Head, 55, Ethiraj Salai, Chennai - 600 008.

4. The Branch Manager, Indian Bank, Pallavaram Branch,

5/54, Rajendra Prasad Salai, Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 043.

..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to de-freeze the petitioners bank account bearing No.8106984780 lying with the 4th respondent bank to enable him to operate the same by considering the representation dated 07.02.2026.

For Petitioner:

M/S.S.K.Thamizhvel For Respondents:

Mr.Anand Standing Counsel

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents herein to de-freeze the petitioners bank account bearing No.8106984780 lying with the 4th respondent bank to enable him to operate the same by considering the representation dated 07.02.2026.

2.The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner is maintaining a current account with the 4th respondent. On 14.01.2026, the 4th respondent, based on seven cyber complaints registered on the National Cyber Reporting Portal by various persons across the country, froze the petitioner's bank account, without

any prior intimation. Upon verification of the account, the petitioner found that certain unauthorised credits had been made on different dates, amounting to a total sum of Rs.34,891/- in his bank account. In view of the same, the account came to be frozen. Thereafter, the petitioner made a detailed representation to the respondents, seeking a refund of the said unauthorised credits, which were made without the petitioner's knowledge, through the Cyber Crime authorities or any other competent authority, and also requested to de-freezing of the bank account. However, till date, the petitioner's representation has not been considered. Hence the present writ petition has been filed. 3.

The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the 4th respondent would submit that they will consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders within a reasonable time to be fixed by this Court. 4.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.02.

5.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 16-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Uma To

1. Indian Bank Head office, Rep. by its managing Director, No.66, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

2. Indian Bank, Corporate Office (Heaf Office), Rep. by its managing director, PB No.5555, 254-260, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Royapettah, chennai - 600 014.

3. Indian Bank, Zonal office, Rep. by its Zonal Zonal Head, 55, Ethiraj Salai, Chennai - 600 008.

4. The Branch Manager, Indian Bank, Pallavaram Branch, 5/54, Rajendra Prasad Salai, Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 043.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

Uma 16-04-2026