Sowmiya v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN W.P.No.29723 of 2023 Sowmiya ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Erode District, Erode.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Perunthurai Sub Division, Erode District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kodumudi Police Station, Erode District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent police to produce the petitioner vehicle's (illegally seized by the respondents bearing registration Nos. Lorries TN-37-M-3509, TN-47-R-6582 and JCB TN-33-BV-7908), 1/5

before the Principal District and Sessions Judge, (Special Court for Mines and Minerals) Erode, as per this Hon'ble Court direction issued in Crl.OP.No.16508 of 2023 dated 25.07.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Karthikeyan For Respondent : Mr.S.Udaya Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner vehicles involved in minerals theft is now sought to be returned alleging that seizure is illegal.

2. The Government Advocate (Crl.Side) on instructions reports that the vehicle is a case property and is being produced before the Special Court for Mines and Minerals, Erode.

3. Recording the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 13.10.2023 Index : Yes/No 2/5

drl To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Erode District, Erode.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Perunthurai Sub Division, Erode District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kodumudi Police Station, Erode District.

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Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

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