Madras High CourtWP Crl./1640/2025disposed of

Abdullah Mohideen v. Idfc First Bank, Rep By Its Branch Manager,

2026-06-04Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Abdullah Mohideen ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. IDFC FIRST Bank, Rep by its Branch Manager, Purasawalkam Branch, Ground Floor, No.92A, Dr. Alagappa Road, Vepery, Purasawalkam, Chennai-600 084

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Secretary, Home Department, Secretariat, Fort ST George, Chennai-600 009

3. The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai Corporation, 132, EVK Sampath Road, Periamet, Park Town, Vepery, Chennai-600 007

4. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by the Inspector of Police, F-3, Nungambakkam Police Station, Chennai-600 034 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This writ petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 03.06.2025 and to de-freeze the petitioner's account bearing Account No.10082191084 and IFSC code IDFB0080147, held by the

1st respondent and direct the 4th respondent to disclose the status of any investigation or related matters.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Kably Taiyab Khan For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, GA(Crl.Side) for R2 to 4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 03.06.2025 and to de-freeze the petitioner's account bearing Account No.10082191084, held by the 1st respondent.

2. The petitioner is holding an account with the first respondent bearing Account No.10082191084. While being so, the petitioner was arrested and remanded to judicial custody pursuant to the FIR, final report was filed and the same was taken cognizance in C.C No.519 of 2025 on the file of the II Additional NDPS Court, Chennai. The petitioner was found with 3.40 grams cocaine. During investigation, it was found that the entire crime proceeds were deposited in the account bearing No.10082191084 held in IDFC FIRST Bank Limited, Purasawalkam Branch, Chennai and, as such, on instructions of the 4th respondent, the first respondent has frozen the petitioner's account. 3.On instructions, the learned Government Advocate(Crl.Side) appearing

for the respondents 2 to 4 would submit that after completion of investigation, final report was filed and the same was taken cognizance in C.C No.519 of 2025 on the file of the II Additional NDPS Court, Chennai, however, it is revealed that no amount has been seized from the said account and no material is also produced before the trial Court.

4. Therefore, no purpose would be served in keeping the Bank account without permitting the petitioner to operate by freezing. 5.In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to de-freeze the petitioner's Bank account bearing No.10082191084 held in IDFC FIRST Bank Limited, Purasawalkam Branch, Chennai and permit the petitioner to operate the said account.

6.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

04-06-2026 DN

1. The Branch Manager, IDFC FIRST Bank, Purasawalkam Branch, Ground Floor, No.92A, Dr. Alagappa Road, Vepery, Purasawalkam, Chennai-600 084

2. The Secretary, Home Department, Secretariat, Fort ST George, Chennai-600 009

3. The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai Corporation, 132, EVK Sampath Road, Periamet, Park Town, Vepery, Chennai-600 007

4. The Inspector of Police, F-3, Nungambakkam Police Station, Chennai-600 034

5. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

DN 04-06-2026