Madras High CourtWP(MD)/14931/2021disposed of

Karuthapandi v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-11-17Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

WP(MD)No.14931 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.11.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WP(MD)No.14931 of 2021 Karuthapandi ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Tahsildar, Rameshwaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Uchipuli Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

(Cr.No.289 of 2021)

...Respondents

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue Writ of Mandamus, to direct the third respondent to release the Bolero Pick Up bearing Registration No.TN 58 AH 3197 to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Arputha Auguestin For Respondents : Mr.T.Senthilkumar, Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The petitioner is the owner of the petition mentioned vehicle. The said vehicle was seized by the third respondent in connection with Crime No.289 of 2021 on the file of the Uchipuli Police Station, Ramanathapuram District under Section 102 of Cr.PC. Seeking release of the petition mentioned vehicle, this writ petition came to be filed.

2.Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3.The vehicle was seized as early as on 15.06.2021. I wanted to know from the learned Additional Public Prosecutor as to whether the petition mentioned vehicle was involved in any offence. It is fairly stated that the vehicle has not been involved in any previous https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

WP(MD)No.14931 of 2021 offence. The vehicle in question has not been produced before the court below till date. The jurisdictional police is directed to release the petition mentioned vehicle forthwith and without any delay. Of course, the petitioner has to produce ownership details. The writ petition is allowed. No costs.

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Tahsildar, Rameshwaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Uchipuli Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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