Manoj Kumar v. The Additional Superintendent Of Police (Prohibition)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.06.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN Manoj Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Additional Superintendent of Police (Prohibition), Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Inspector of Police, Rameswaram Temple Police Station, Ramanathapuram.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the petitioner's two wheeler, Hero Splendor bearing Reg.No.TN 65 AH 2318 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 19.03.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Veerakumar For respondents : Mr.S.Manikandan Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ***** 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the time of admission itself, after hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the respondents.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondents would submit that the accused in Crime No.29 of 2023 on the file of the second respondent, dated 15.09.2023 has died during the pendency of the investigation. Hence, the charge sheet was abated.

3. Considering the above submission, the respondents are directed to release the seized two wheeler viz., Hero Splendor bearing Reg No.TN 65 AH 2318 to the petitioner within a period of one week from today. This Writ Petition is allowed, with above direction. No costs. Index : Yes / No 03.06.2024 Internet : Yes / No apd 2/4

To 1.The Additional Superintendent of Police (Prohibition), Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Inspector of Police, Rameswaram Temple Police Station, Ramanathapuram.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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