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Syed Moideen v. The Superintendent Of Police

2025-06-23Honourable Mr Justice P. Velmurugan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.06.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN W.P.No.14058 of 2025 Syed Moideen ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime Division-1, Cyber Crime Wing, No.3, Dr.Natesan Road, Police Training College Campus, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-83.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Cyber Police Station, Rohini District, New Delhi 110 086.

3. Head Branch of Punjab National Bank, Dwaraka, New Delhi-110 075.

4. The Manager, Punjab National Bank, Arakkonam Branch, Ranipet District - 631 001.

... Respondents PRAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to defreeze the savings bank account of the petitioner herein in savings bank account No.1587000400100686 with Punjab National Bank, Arakkonam Branch (4th respondent herein) based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.2.2025 forthwith.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Shimiyon Edwin For R1 : Dr.C.E.Pratap Government Advocate (Crl.Side) R2 & R3 : Not ready in notice R4 : No appearance

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to defreeze the savings bank account of the petitioner herein in savings bank account No.1587000400100686 with Punjab National Bank, Arakkonam Branch (4th respondent herein) based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.2.2025 forthwith.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the

learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent- Police and perused the materials available on record.

3. Despite this Court ordered private notice to the respondents 2 to 4, proof affidavit has not been filed by the petitioner so far. Further, it is seen that based on the instructions given by the 2nd respondent, the petitioner's bank account has been freezed. Since the 2nd respondent is out of the jurisdiction of this Court, this Court is not inclined to give any direction to the 2nd respondent.

4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs.

However, the petitioner is at liberty to work out his remedy before the competent civil court in the manner known to law 23.06.2025 mfa Index:Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime Division-1, Cyber Crime Wing, No.3, Dr.Natesan Road, Police Training College Campus, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-83.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Cyber Police Station, Rohini District, New Delhi 110 086.

3. Head Branch of Punjab National Bank, Dwaraka, New Delhi-110 075.

4. The Manager, Punjab National Bank, Arakkonam Branch, Ranipet District - 631 001.

5. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai.

P.VELMURUGAN, J mfa W.P.No.14058 of 2025 23.06.2025