WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 Gobinathan S/o.Chandiran, Residing at 699, kamban street, Perambalur town, Perambalur District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, District Police Office, Perambalur. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District. 3. The Branch Manager State Bank of India, P.O.Box No.1, main road, Perambalur - 621 212, Tamil Nadu. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for an issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 3rd respondent, to forthwith unfreeze/unlock the petitioner’s business bank account bearing No.00000044113609100 _______ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Arunkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Tamilnadu (Crl.Side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent to forthwith unfreeze/unlock the petitioner’s business bank account bearing No.00000044113609100.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. The learned Government Advocate [crl.side] appearing for the respondent, on instructions, would submit that there are more than 300 complaints and the investigation is pending, thereby pleaded to dismiss the petition. 4. On a perusal of the entire records and upon hearing the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent, it reveals that the account of the petitioner is facing more than 300 complaints, which is pending on the file of the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the _______ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 investigation is still pending, therefore, at this stage, the prayer sought to unfreeze / unlock the petitioner’s business bank account bearing no.00000044113609100, cannot be considered and the present Petition is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, the petition stands dismissed. No costs. 12-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssd To 1. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, District Police Office, Perambalur. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District. 3. The Branch Manager State Bank of India, P.O.Box No.1, main road, Perambalur - 621 212, Tamil Nadu. 4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras _______ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. ssd WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026

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WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 Gobinathan S/o.Chandiran, Residing at 699, kamban street, Perambalur town, Perambalur District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, District Police Office, Perambalur. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District. 3. The Branch Manager State Bank of India, P.O.Box No.1, main road, Perambalur - 621 212, Tamil Nadu. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for an issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 3rd respondent, to forthwith unfreeze/unlock the petitioner’s business bank account bearing No.00000044113609100 _______ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Arunkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Tamilnadu (Crl.Side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent to forthwith unfreeze/unlock the petitioner’s business bank account bearing No.00000044113609100.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. The learned Government Advocate [crl.side] appearing for the respondent, on instructions, would submit that there are more than 300 complaints and the investigation is pending, thereby pleaded to dismiss the petition. 4. On a perusal of the entire records and upon hearing the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent, it reveals that the account of the petitioner is facing more than 300 complaints, which is pending on the file of the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the _______ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 investigation is still pending, therefore, at this stage, the prayer sought to unfreeze / unlock the petitioner’s business bank account bearing no.00000044113609100, cannot be considered and the present Petition is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, the petition stands dismissed. No costs. 12-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssd To 1. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, District Police Office, Perambalur. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District. 3. The Branch Manager State Bank of India, P.O.Box No.1, main road, Perambalur - 621 212, Tamil Nadu. 4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras _______ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. ssd WP Crl. No. 471 of 2026

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