Authority: Madras High Court, Madurai Bench
Order Date: 17 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: WP CRL.(MD). No.1494 of 2026 filed by Soundarya (petitioner) under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ of mandamus to de‑freeze her savings bank account No. 40865299337.
- Representation: Petitioner submitted a representation dated 19‑Feb‑2026 requesting the unfreezing of the account.
- Respondents: 1) Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Ezhumalai Branch, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District; 2) Manager, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd., Usilampatti, Madurai District; 3) Inspector of Police, Elumalai Police Station, Elumalai, Madurai District.
- Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. P. Ponraj; for Respondent 1 – Mr. C. Christopher; for Respondent 3 – Mr. T.S. Ramakrishnan; no appearance for Respondent 2.
- Hearing: Learned counsel for petitioner, first respondent, and State of Tamil Nadu (Criminal side) for the third respondent were heard.
Final Outcome
- The Court, without delving into the merits, directed all respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 19‑Feb‑2026, conduct due enquiry, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within four weeks from the date of the order.
- The writ petition was disposed after issuing the above direction.
Topics: Bank Account Freeze, Writ Petition