Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 07 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by Punjab National Bank (PNB) under Article 226 seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Inspector of Police, Virudumpet Police Station, Vellore District (1st respondent) to comply with the earlier direction dated 27 May 2026 in Writ Petition (Crl.) No.1235 of 2026.
- Respondents: 1) Inspector of Police, Virudumpet Police Station; 2) C. Kavitha.
- The petition aimed to enforce the earlier court direction within a specified time frame.
- Counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appeared for the 1st respondent and stated that the earlier direction had been complied with.
- While complying, the 2nd respondent lodged a complaint against Bank officials, recorded as C.S.R. No.406 of 2026.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed the 1st respondent (Inspector) to conduct an enquiry into the complaint lodged by the 2nd respondent and to dispose of it within two weeks of receiving a copy of this order.
- The Court noted that the articles removed from the secured asset by the Bank were kept in a secret place; the Bank expressed willingness to hand over those articles.
- The 2nd respondent was directed to approach the Bank on Monday, 10 August 2026, and the Bank was directed to hand over all such articles forthwith.
- The writ petition was closed without any costs.
Topics: Legal Order, Banking Dispute