Mohamed Hanifa v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Mohamed Hanifa ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, District Police Office, Ariyallur 621 704.

2.The Nodal Officer, HDFC Bank, Mumbai.

3.The Manager, HDFC Bank, Kilakarai Branch, Kalakarai, Ramanathapuram District 623 517 ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to defreeze the petitioner's HDFC Bank Account No.50100237526221 (IFSC: HDFC0004037) by retaining only the disputed amount of Rs.50,000/- and by giving necessary instructions and second respondent bank and consequently permit the petitioner to operate his account.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.H.M.Mohamed Abdul Rasiq For R1 : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor 1/4

For R3 : Mr.C.Mohan for M/s.Kind and Partridge

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to defreeze the petitioner's HDFC Bank Account No. 50100237526221 (IFSC: HDFC0004037) by retaining only the disputed amount of Rs.50,000/-.

2. When the matter came up for hearing, it is reported by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor that the account in question has already been defreezed on 02.12.2025.

3.Recording the same, this Writ Petition is closed. No costs. 27.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Rmk 2/4

TO:- 1.The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, District Police Office, Ariyallur 621 704.

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

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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