CRL OP No. 17293 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL OP No. 17293 of 2026 G.Prasanth S/o. Ganesan, Kattukottai, Singarapettai Village, Vanapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. 3. State Rep By, The Inspector of Police Sankarapuram Police Station, Kallakurichi District. Crime No.93/2026 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This petition is filed under section 528 of BNSS to direct the respondents to hand over the petitioner vehicle in bearing No.TN 15 MJ 6696 Royal Enfield Bike in connection with Crime No.93/2026 on the file 3rd respondent police and also consider the petitioner representation dated 18-5- 2026 and pass such further order or other order and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr. T.Balachandran For Respondent(s): Mr.R. Rajasekaran, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu Crl Side ) ( https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17293 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This petition is filed to direct the respondent to hand over the petitioner’s vehicle bearing No. TN-15-MJ-6696 Royal Enfield motor cycle. 2. When the matter came up for hearing today the learned counsel appearing for Government of Tamil Nadu submits that the vehicle was involved in an accident relating to Crime No.93 of 2026. He further submits that the petitioner is not co-operating by not producing original RC book and other copies of the vehicle. So that it can be forwarded to the RTO for inspection of the vehicle and after inspection it can be produced before the Court and it is for the petitioner to file appropriate application for return of the vehicle. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is ready to co-operate for the same. 4. In view thereof, this Criminal Original petition is disposed of on the following terms: a. Within a period of two weeks from the date from the date of receipt of the web-copy of this order, the petitioner shall appear before the 3rd respondent and produce the originals of RC Book, Insurance and all the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17293 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 other documents that are requested by the 3rd respondent including the driving licence of the rider of the vehicle. Immediately thereafter steps shall be taken to cause the inspection of the vehicle as expeditiously as possible. (b) After completing the said procedure, the vehicle shall be produced before the Jurisdictional Magistrate. Upon production of the vehicle it is for the petitioner to seek interim custody of the vehicle in the manner known to law. 07-07-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No SMN To. 1. The Superintendent of Police Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. 3. The Inspector of Police Sankarapuram Police Station, Kallakurichi District. 4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17293 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. SMN CRL OP No. 17293 of 2026 07-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis