WP CRL.(MD). No.1494 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 17/08/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN WP CRL.(MD). No.1494 of 2026 Soundarya, ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Ezhumalai Branch, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.. 2. The Manager, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd., Usilampatti, Madurai District.. 3. The Inspector of Police, Elumalai Police Station, Elumalai, Madurai District. ... Respondents 1/5 WP CRL.(MD). No.1494 of 2026 PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus direct the 1st respondent to de-freeze the frozen of the petitioner`s saving bank account bearing No. 40865299337 by considering petitioner`s representation dated 19.02.2026 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ponraj, For Respondent : Mr.C.Christopher, Counsel For State of TN(Crl.Side) for R3, Mr.T.S.Ramakrishnan For R1, No Appearance For R2, O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking to direct the first respondent to de-freeze the frozen of the petitioner's saving bank account bearing No. 40865299337 by considering petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2026 2/5 WP CRL.(MD). No.1494 of 2026 2. Though the second respondent name is listed in the cause list, there is no representation on their behalf. 3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Counsel for the first respondent and the learned Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu (Criminal side) for the third respondent. 4. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2026, after due enquiry and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from today. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Index : Yes / No 17.08.2026 Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No LS 3/5 WP CRL.(MD). No.1494 of 2026 TO 1. The Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Ezhumalai Branch, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.. 2. The Manager, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd., Usilampatti, Madurai District.. 3. The Inspector of Police, Elumalai Police Station, Elumalai, Madurai District. Note: Issue order copy on 17.08.2026 4/5 WP CRL.(MD). No.1494 of 2026 DR. P. MURUGAN,J. LS WP CRL.(MD) No.1494 of 2026 17.08.2026 5/5