Sushila Devi v. Bank Of Baroda

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.No.11639 of 2025 Sushila Devi ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Bank of Baroda, Rep. by Branch Manager, George Town Branch, Kadel Chambers, 340, Mint Street, Sowcarpet, Chennai.

2. The Station House Officer, Cyber Crime Police Station, North East Delhi, 1st Floor, PS-Jyoti Nagar, New Delhi - 110 093.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to forthwith defreeze petitioner's savings account No.70350100004215 and the IFSC-BAR0DBGEOR, maintained by the first respondent bank, on basis of petitioner mail representation dated 03.09.2024 & 18.12.2024 to the extent permitting the petitioner to withdraw excess sum of Rs.6,61,928.34 p which is lying in the petitioner's bank account, keeping Rs.1,50,000/- in lien account, maintained in the first respondent bank.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Chetan Prakash For Respondents For R1 : Mrs.Revathi Manivannan For R2 : No appearance

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents to forthwith defreeze petitioner's savings account No.70350100004215 and the IFSC-BAR0DBGEOR, maintained by the first respondent bank, on basis of petitioner mail representation dated 03.09.2024 & 18.12.2024 to the extent permitting the petitioner to withdraw excess sum of Rs.6,61,928.34 p which is lying in the petitioner's bank account, keeping Rs.1,50,000/- in lien account, maintained in the first respondent bank.

2.

Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. Though notice served on the second respondent and name also printed in the cause list, no one is appeared before this Court either by person or through pleader. 3.

On perusal of records it is revealed that in pursuant to the

registration of FIR in Crime No.18 of 2023 on the file of the second respondent, for the offences punishable under Section 420 of IPC, the second respondent made a request to the first respondent to mark lien amount to the tune of Rs.1,50,000/-. Further the petitioner is now sought for direction to operate her account other than the lien amount viz., Rs.1,50,000/-.

4.

Considering the above facts and circumstances, the first respondent is directed to hold the lien amount to the tune of Rs.1,50,000/- in the petitioner's savings account No.70350100004215 and to permit the petitioner to operate her account in respect of the other amounts are concerned, forthwith.

5.

With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

08.04.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rts

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

rts To

1. The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, George Town Branch, Kadel Chambers, 340, Mint Street, Sowcarpet, Chennai.

2. The Station House Officer, Cyber Crime Police Station, North East Delhi, 1st Floor, PS-Jyoti Nagar, New Delhi - 110 093.

3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

and W.M.P.No.11639 of 2025 08.04.2025