Madras High Court
WP CRL./2979/2026 of S.K.Vivekananda Baskar Vs The Additional Superintendent of Police on 11 November 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 11-11-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
WP Crl. No. 2979 of 2026
CNR:{HCMA012554112026}
S.K.Vivekananda Baskar
.. Petitioner(s)
Vs.
1. The Additional Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime Wing, District Police Office, Perambalur.
2.The Inspector Of Police,
Cyber Crime Police Station, District Police Office, Perambalur.
3.The HDFC Bank Limited,
Rep by its Manager, Anna Nagar 5th Avenue Branch, Old No.56, New NO.16/1, Ground Floor, Anna Nagar 5th Avenue, Chennai.
.. Respondent(s)
PRAYER: To issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to withdraw the debit-freeze instructions issued to the 3rd respondent Bank in respect of petitioner HDFC Bank Account No.50100224087876 pursuant to the notice dated 26.09.2026 in connection with CSR No.355 of 2026, and consequently direct the 3rd respondent Bank to permit to operate the said account within a time-frame to be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.N.Umapathi
For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar
Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for RR 1 & 2
Ms.Rexy Josephine Mary
for Mr.C.Mohan
for M/s.King and Partridge for R3
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ORDER
Ms.Rexy Josephine Mary, appearing for M/s.King and Partridge, takes notice on behalf of the 3rd respondent.
2. Here is a case where the 2nd respondent has written to the 3rd respondent stating that the account of the petitioner should be de-freezed. The 2nd respondent only requested the lien to be retained for an extent of Rs.1,980/-. This e-mail has been sent on 09.11.2026.
3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, Ms.Rexy Josephine Mary appearing for Mr.C.Mohan for M/s.King and Partridge for the 3rd respondent reports that pursuant to the intimation received from the respondent police, the 3rd respondent has withdrawn the freeze over the account of the petitioner. As directed by respondents 1 and 2, it has merely maintained a lien of Rs.1,980/-. Her statement is recorded.
4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. 11-11-2026 krk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No
To
1. The Additional Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime Wing, District Police Office, Perambalur.
2. The Inspector Of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, District Police Office, Perambalur.
3. The HDFC Bank Limited, Rep by its Manager, Anna Nagar 5th Avenue Branch, Old No.56, New NO.16/1, Ground Floor, Anna Nagar 5th Avenue, Chennai.
4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras Chennai.
V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J. krk WP Crl. No. 2979 of 2026
11-11-2026