Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11839/2026disposed of

Ravichandran V v. The Inspector Of Police

2026-04-22Honourable Mr Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.04.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY V.Ravichandran ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Inspector of Police, Kallimanthaiyam Police Station, Ottanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Licencing Authority cum the Regional Transport Officer, Ottanchatram, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to return the original driving licence DL No.TN5819980001330 of the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Ms.A.Rajini For R - 1 : Mr.K.Gnanasekaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side) For R - 2 : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

ORDER

In this matter, the grievance of the petitioner is that the petitioner's driving licence has been withheld by the second respondent. 2.When the matter came up for admission, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) and the learned Special Government Pleader, taking notice on behalf of the respondents, would submit that the petitioner's vehicle was involved in an accident and as such, a case in Crime No.76 of 2026 was registered by the Kallimandayam Police Station, Dindigul District for the alleged offences under Sections 281 and 125(a) of BNS 2023. It is further submitted that the licence has been retained only for the purpose of enquiry and verification and that the same will be returned to the petitioner on completion of the enquiry.

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3.In view of the same, by directing the respondents to complete the enquiry and thereafter return the original licence of the petitioner within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of the web copy of this order, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 22.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No ps To 1.The Inspector of Police, Kallimanthaiyam Police Station, Ottanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Licencing Authority cum the Regional Transport Officer, Ottanchatram, Dindigul District.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY , J.

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