WP Crl. No. 1026 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. 1026 of 2026 Abdul Wahab Rahmani S/o Abdul Wahab Samad, No.102, Chemmozhi Street, J.Nagar, Panaiyur, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600 119. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Branch Manager ICICI Bank Ltd., Akkarai Branch, Chennai - 6000119. 2. The State of Gujarat Rep by The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, Gandhigramam, Rajkot City, State of Gujarat. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to de- freeze petitioner's bank account bearing Account No.365805000590 maintain at 1st respondent Bank on the basis of petitioner representation dated 31.03.2026 within a time that may be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court and pass such other or further orders as this Honorable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1026 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): T. Veerakumar For Respondent(s): No appearance ORDER This petition has been filed seeking direction to the 1st respondent to de- freeze petitioner's bank account bearing Account No.365805000590 maintain at 1st respondent Bank on the basis of petitioner representation dated 31.03.2026. 2. It is seen that the petitioner holds an account with the 1st respondent Bank. While so, upon a request made by the 2nd respondent, the petitioner’s bank account was frozen by the 1st respondent, and the 1st respondent did not permit the petitioner to operate his account. Though the 1st respondent received notice and their name was printed in the cause list, no one appeared. That apart, the petitioner sent an email to the 1st respondent requesting them to defreeze the bank account; however, even after receipt of the same, no response has been evoked from the 1st respondent so far. Admittedly, the respondents failed to follow Section 106(3) of the BNSS. That apart, on a perusal of the request made by the 2nd respondent, no specific amount is mentioned alleging a transfer to the petitioner’s account. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1026 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 3. In view of the above, the 1st respondent is directed to defreeze the petitioner’s account and permit the petitioner to operate his bank account. It is also made clear that, if any subsequent request is made by the Cyber Crime Police Station, the 1st respondent shall act in accordance with the law. 4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 16-07-2026 SMA To 1. The Branch Manager ICICI Bank Ltd., Akkarai Branch, Chennai - 6000119. 2. The State of Gujarat Rep by The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, Gandhigramam, Rajkot City, State of Gujarat. 3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1026 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. SMA WP Crl. No. 1026 of 2026 16-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis