W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2281 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2281 of 2026 G.Aravinth ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Branch Manager, State Bank of India (SBI), Melaykudi Branch, Devarendal, Melaykudi Post, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Branch, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Bhawarna Police Station, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh. ... Respondents (R3 is suo motu impleaded as per the order of this Court dated 21.04.2026) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to de-freeze the petitioner's bank account bearing A/c No.34993901365 within time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Azhagarsamy 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2281 of 2026 For R1 : Mr.S.Anwar Sameem Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.C.Susikumar Government Advocate(Crl.side) For R3 : No appearance ORDER This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the1st respondent to de-freeze the petitioner's bank account bearing A/c No.34993901365. 2. The facts leading to the filing of the petition are as follows: (a) The petitioner is holding a savings account bearing A/c No. 34993901365 at State Bank of India, Melayakudi Branch, Ramanathapuram. (b) The petitioner came to know that his account had been frozen. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is not an accused in any criminal case; the act of the first respondent freezing the entire account is illegal and violates the fundamental rights of the petitioner; that the first respondent was obliged to obey the directions, the first respondent ought to have informed the petitioner about the action taken thereon; and that having failed to do so, it has breached the contract with the petitioner. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2281 of 2026 4. The learned counsel appearing for the first respondent would submit that the account of the petitioner was frozen due to some illegal transactions. 5. Heard the learned counsel on either sides and carefully perused the materials placed before this Court. 6. On perusal of the records, the fact is that the account has been frozen and the petitioner is unable to operate the account. 7. It is seen that in similar circumstances, this Court had observed that when the alleged fraudulent amount is quantified, the freezing of the whole account would not be justified. Similar view was taken by the learned Single Judge of this Court in W.P.(MD).No.15684 of 2024 dated 15.07.2024, wherein, it was held that: “3. The respondent is permitted to retain the aforesaid sum by marking lien on the petitioner's account. Subject to such marking of lien, the petitioner is permitted to operate their bank account. The freezing effected on the petitioner's bank account is lifted to the aforesaid extent. This writ petition stands allowed . No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.” 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2281 of 2026 8. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of on the following directions: (a). The first respondent / Bank shall mark a lien only for the quantified sum of Rs.2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) and permit the petitioner to operate the account forthwith. (b). The petitioner is at liberty to move to the concerned Jurisdictional Magistrate for recall of the lien marked over the quantified amount, if he is so advised. 06.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:- 1.The Branch Manager, State Bank of India (SBI), Melaykudi Branch, Devarendal, Melaykudi Post, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Branch, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District. 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2281 of 2026 3.The Inspector of Police, Bhawarna Police Station, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh. 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2281 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2281 of 2026 Dated 06.07.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis