W.P.Crl.No.1363 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 16.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.Crl.No.1363 of 2026 M.Maideen … Petitioner vs. 1.The General Manager, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd, Phase II, 4th Floor, Spencer Plaza, No.769, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. 2.The Branch Manager, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd, No.6/3, Neela South Street, Nagapattinam – 611001. 3.Superintendent of Police, Cyber Police Station, Dhule, Maharashtra – 424 001. … Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents herein, particularly the 1 to 3rd Respondents, to forthwith defreeze the Petitioner’s Bank Account bearing No.100046784797 and permit the Petitioner to operate the said account, by retraining only such portion of the amount as may be under dispute, if any in accordance with law and further direct the Respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on the Petitioner’s representation dated 04.03.2026 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.No.1363 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.Mohamed Azharudeen For Respondents : No Appearance O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents to defreeze the petitioner’s account bearing Account No.100046784797 on the file of the 2nd respondent/Bank. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. The petitioner is holding account bearing Account No.100046784797 with the 2nd respondent/Bank. While being so, on the request made by the 3rd respondent, the 2nd respondent/Bank has frozen the petitioner’s account and did not permit the petitioner to operate his account. 4. Though notice was served on the respondents and their names printed in the cause-list, there is no representation for them before this Court either in person or through pleader. 5. On perusal of the records, it is revealed that the disputed amount in respect of crime on the file of the 3rd respondent is Rs.1,00,000/-. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.No.1363 of 2026 6. In view of the above, the 2nd respondent is directed to mark lien over the petitioner’s account to the tune of Rs.1,00,000/- and permit the petitioner to operate his account for the remaining amount in further, forthwith. 7. With the above direction, the Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. No costs. 16.07.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No dm To 1.The General Manager, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd, Phase II, 4th Floor, Spencer Plaza, No.769, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. 2.The Branch Manager, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd, No.6/3, Neela South Street, Nagapattinam – 611001. 3.Superintendent of Police, Cyber Police Station, Dhule, Maharashtra – 424 001. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.No.1363 of 2026 G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN , J. dm W.P.Crl.No.1363 of 2026 16.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis