P.Jayananthan v. The Branch Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Jayanathan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Branch Manager, Axis Bank, Ammapettai Branch, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Branch, (Town CCD III Police Station), Thanjavur.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to unfreeze the petitioner's account No.917010081732140 based on the representation dated 27.05.2024 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Ezhilarasu For Respondents : Mr.Pethu Rajesh for R1 : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner is figuring as an accused in a cheating case in Crime No. 25 of 2024 registered on the file of the second respondent. The petitioner was arrested. The petitioner applied for bail. Bail was granted on 23.05.2024 in Cr.M.P.No.3654 of 2024. The petitioner was granted bail after the petitioner deposited a sum of Rs.4,11,000/-. In fact, the second respondent has written to the first respondent that the petition mentioned account can be frozen.

3. I am satisfied that a case has been made out. The first respondent shall unfreeze the petition mentioned account immediately and without any delay. The Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

25.06.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Branch, (Town CCD III Police Station), Thanjavur.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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