W.P.No.15255 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28.04.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.15255 of 2025 T.Rajamani ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri District. Krishnagiri. 2. The Inspector of Police, Krishnagiri Police Station, Krishnagiri District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to release the vehicle lorry bearing registration No.TN-59CP204 chassis No.MBIAZGCD5NRDB5842, Engine No.NDHZ426572 model CA1815/42H FBL was seized by the respondent on 06.04.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Krishnan For Respondents : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.15255 of 2025 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents to release the vehicle lorry bearing registration No.TN- 59CP204, which was seized by the respondents on 06.04.2025. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 3. It is seen that the petitioner owned vehicle lorry bearing registration No.TN-59CP204 chassis No. MBIAZGCD5NRDB5842, Engine No.NDHZ426572 model CA1815/42H FBL. The said vehicle was involved in the crime registered in Crime No.178 of 2025 for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1)(C) & 4(1-A)(i) of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act. Though the petitioner is not an accused, the vehicle was involved in the crime by its driver. Therefore, the vehicle has been seized and it has to be confiscated and it is under progress. Therefore, the direction sought for by the petitioner in this petition cannot be granted and the writ petition is devoid of merits and is liable to be dismissed. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.15255 of 2025 4. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. 28.04.2025 Index : Yes/No Neutral citation : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rts To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri District. Krishnagiri. 2. The Inspector of Police, Krishnagiri Police Station, Krishnagiri District. 3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.15255 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. rts W.P.No.15255 of 2025 28.04.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis