S.Jalaludeen v. The Reserve Bank Of India

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.01.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.15964 of 2025 S.Jalaludeen

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Reserve Bank of India, Represented by its Governor, 18th floor Central Office Building Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai - 400 001.

2. The Branch Manager, Indusind Bank Limited, No.30, GP Building, Kamala 2nd Street, Chinna Chokkikulam, Madurai - 625 002.

3. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Satara District - 415 002, Maharashtra,

4. The State of Maharashtra, Rep. by, the Inspector of Police, Kolapur Naka Road, Near Karad, Karad City Police Station, Satara District - 415 110, Maharashtra.

...Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to forthwith de - freeze the petitioner's savings bank account No.159344663774 maintained with the 2nd respondent by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2025 in accordance with law within a time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.P.Prabhakar Pandian For Respondents : Mr.K.R.Laxman for R1 Mr.S.A.Ganapathy Raman for R2 M/s.M.Aasha Government Advocate(crl.side) for R3 and R4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to defreeze the saving account of the writ petitioner bearing account number 159344663774, maintained in the second respondent Bank considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2025.

2. The learned Counsel appearing for the 2nd respondent submits that the disputed amount is only a sum of Rs.800/- and they would maintain the lien over the said amount.

3. In view of the above said facts, the second respondent Bank is directed to permit the petitioner to operate the bank account after maintaining the lien over a sum of Rs.800/- 2/4

4. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

30.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To The Branch Manager, Indusind Bank Limited, No.30, GP Building, Kamala 2nd Street, Chinna Chokkikulam, Madurai - 625 002.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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