Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5391/2023dismissed

Muthu v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2023-03-14Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Muthu .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Perunazhi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

(Crime No.07/2023) .. Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to release the petitioner's motor cycle vehicle bearing Registration No.TN 65 AP 9195 (Scooty Pept) within stipulated time to be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Ramsundarvijayaraj For Respondents :

Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanithi Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition is filed to direct the second respondent to release the petitioner's motor cycle vehicle bearing Registration No.TN 65 AP 9195 (Scooty Pept) within the stipulated time.

2. It is informed by the learned Government Advocate that there are three cases of similar nature filed against the petitioner. Therefore, this Court apprehends that if the vehicle is released, once again the vehicle will be put to the same use. Therefore, the release of the vehicle shall await the results of the criminal proceedings.

3. For the above reason, this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, there shall be no order as to costs.

14.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr

To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Perunazhi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

(Crime No.07/2023)

P.T.ASHA, J.

abr Dated: 14.03.2023