Madras High Court
CRL OP(MD)/22727/2026 of Muththaiya Vs The State of Tamilnadu Rep. on 6 October 2026
CRL OP(MD) No. 22727 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
CRL OP(MD) No. 22727 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011409862026}
Muththaiya
S/o. Muniyandi,
Senai Nagar, Mathichiyam,
Madurai.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by
The Superintendent of Police,
Madurai,
Madurai District.
2. The Inspector of Police
Palamedu Police Station,
Madurai District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: This petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS to issue and appropriate direction to the 2nd respondent Police to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.09.2026 and consequently return the car bearing Reg.No. TN 05 BQ 4434 (TATA ZEST) to the petitioner and further direct the R2 not to harass the petitioner and his family members under the guise of enquiry in respect of the said vehicle.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.PRADEEP S
For Respondent(s):
M/S. B. ARUN, GOVERNMENT
ADVOCATE
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ORDER
The present petition has been filed seeking a direction against the second respondent to return the car bearing Reg.No. TN 05 BQ 4434 (TATA ZEST) to the petitioner.
2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the vehicle of the petitioner was illegally seized by the second respondent police on 13.08.2026 and after the petitioner has sent representation for return of the vehicle, the present FIR has been registered as against him in Cr.No.194 of 2026 on 30.09.2026.
3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents police submitted that the vehicle is in the custody of the 2nd respondent and it would be produced before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Vadipatti within a period of one week.
4. In such view of the matter, this Court is inclined to pass the following order: • The second respondent is directed to produce the car bearing registration No.TN 05 BQ 4434 (TATA ZEST) before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Vadipattai within a period of one week;
CRL OP(MD) No. 22727 of 2026 • The petitioner is at liberty to approach the concerned Court for return of vehicle, and if any such application is filed, the same shall be disposed of within a period of two weeks from the date of filing of the application by the learned Magistrate.
5. With the aforesaid observations, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PNM To
1. The Judicial Magistrate, Vadipattai
2. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai, Madurai District.
3. The Inspector of Police Palamedu Police Station, Madurai District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
CRL OP(MD) No. 22727 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. PNM CRL OP(MD) No. 22727 of 2026 06-10-2026