WP Crl. No. 1685 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 1685 of 2026 Gnanasekaran S/o.Ganesan, D.No.2/190, Mayilkadu, Marulaiyanpalayam, Kaalipatti, Salem District - 637 501. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Deputy Superintendent of Police Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Namakkal, Namakkal District. 2. The Inspector of Police Vennanthoor Police Station, Namakkal District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to produce the vehicle as per the order passed in C.M.P.No.109 of 2026 by the Learned Judicial Magistrate, Rasipuram and to release the vehicle bearing registration No.TN.23 BV 1635, Chasis No.MAT445056BVF50743 to the petitioner for an interim custody based on his representation dated 03.06.2026. For Petitioner(s): M/s.Dhanalakshmi For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government for R1 & R2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1685 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to produce the vehicle as per the order passed in C.M.P.No.109 of 2026 by the Learned Judicial Magistrate, Rasipuram and to release the vehicle bearing registration No.TN.23 BV 1635, Chasis No.MAT445056BVF50743 to the petitioner for an interim custody based on his representation dated 03.06.2026. 2. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to comply with the order passed in C.M.P. No. 109 of 2026 by the learned Judicial Magistrate, Rasipuram, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that the 2nd respondent is at liberty to confiscate the vehicle; if it is not handed over, the 2nd respondent shall produce the same before the trial Court. 3. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 16-07-2026 SMA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1685 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. SMA WP Crl. No. 1685 of 2026 16-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1685 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 To 1. The Additional Deputy Superintendent of Police Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Namakkal, Namakkal District. 2. The Inspector of Police Vennanthoor Police Station, Namakkal District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis