WP Crl. No. 472 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 472 of 2026 V.Murugan S/o.Venkatasubbu Reddy, Palla Street, Kadapperikuppam, Vanur taluk, Villupuram 605 502. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Inspector of police Central Crime Branch, Vepery, Chennai 600 007. 2. The Branch Manager Punjab National Bank, Ponicherry, Villianur. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to de-freeze petitioner’s bank account with the 2nd respondent in Account No. 5981000100000903 based on the representation of the petitioner to the 2nd respondent dated 26.11.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.William Shakesphere For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar for R1 Counsel for Government of Tamilnadu (Crl.Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 472 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to de-freeze petitioner’s bank account in Account No. 5981000100000903 based on the representation of the petitioner dated 26.11.2025. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) and perused the documents placed on record. 3. The petitioner is the friend of accused in Crime No.187 of 2025 registered for the offences under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 on the file of the 1st respondent. According to the 1st respondent, huge amount has been transferred to the petitioner’s account and now, the investigation is still pending, thereby pleaded to dismiss the petition. 4. In view of the above said submission of the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) that there are huge amount involved in this case and that the investigation is still pending, as such, while pending investigation, the direction sought for in this petition to de-freeze petitioner’s bank account in Account No. 5981000100000903, cannot be considered at this stage. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 472 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. No costs. 12-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssd To 1. The Inspector of police Central Crime Branch, Vepery, Chennai 600 007. 2. The Branch Manager Punjab National Bank, Ponicherry, Villianur. 3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 472 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. ssd WP Crl. No. 472 of 2026 12-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis