Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1201/2026disposed of

Ganesan v. The Superintendent Of Police

2026-02-26Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 26/02/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY 1.Ganesan 2.Kavipandiyan 3.Pavaiarasan 4.Senthilkumar 5.Sivakumar 6.Yogendran ... Petitioners - Vs. -

1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Crime Branch, Pudukkottai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take appropriate action against the accused persons on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 13.01.2026 and 20.01.2026 and consequently direct the respondents to freeze the bank accounts of the accused persons and their associates, to prevent diversion of the cheated amount and to secure recovery of the petitioner's 1/4

money.

For Petitioners : Mr.M.Veeravelpandi For Respondents: Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to take appropriate action against the accused persons on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 13.01.2026 and 20.01.2026 and consequently direct the respondents to freeze the bank accounts of the accused persons and their associates, to prevent diversion of the cheated amount and to secure recovery of the petitioner's money.

2. Heard the learned counsel on both side.

3. The petitioners' complaint has been taken on file and the same has been processed. The specific contention of the petitioner is that the proposed accused's bank account should be freezed. The said 2/4

plea comes within the purview of the Investigation Officer. Therefore, this Court, without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the respondents to consider the petitioners complaint dated 13.01.2026 and 20.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. If any cognizable offence is made out and if the freezing of bank account is necessary, the same may be acted on by the respondent police.

4. With this direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs.

26.02.2026 PJL To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Crime Branch, Pudukkottai.

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S.SRIMATHY,J PJL

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.1201 of 2026 Date : 26/02/2026 4/4