Punjab National Bank v. The Inspector of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first Respondent to provide necessary Police assistance to the Authorised Officer of the petitioner Bank, being a public servant performing in lawful duty, to remove the leftover household articles lying in the secured property belonging to the second respondent.

¶2This Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of at the time of admission itself with the consent of the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the first respondent and the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent.

¶3When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the first respondent submitted that the request made by the petitioner would be duly considered in accordance with law.

¶4In view of the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the first respondent, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, deems it appropriate to direct both the petitioner and the second respondent to appear before the first Page3 of 5 respondent / respondent police on 03.06.2026 at 11.00 A.M. along with all relevant and required documents in support of their respective claims. Upon such appearance, the first respondent is directed to take into consideration all relevant records, documents and materials that may be produced by the respective parties, conduct necessary enquiry, if required, and thereafter pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs.

27.05.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order av Note:

¶1Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order on the Official Website of this Court.

¶2All concerned to act on this order being uploaded on Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded on the official website of this Court, will be watermarked and will also have a QR code. Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Inspector of Police, Virudumpet Police Station, Vellore District.

¶2The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. Page5 of 5

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. av/cda

27.05.2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Punjab National Bank, ARMB, PNB Towers, Royapettah High Road, Royapettah, Chennai – 600 014. Rep. by its Chief Manager. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Inspector of Police, Virudumpet Police Station, Vellore District. 2. Mrs. C.Kavitha, D/o K. Chitrarasu, Prop. M/s.IVAK Foods, S.F.No.249, Malayadi Rajapalayam, Karunkali Post, Anaicut Taluk, Vellore – 635 804. ..Respondents Prayer: This writ petition criminal is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing the first Respondent to provide necessary Police assistance to the Authorised Officer of the petitioner bank, being a public servant performing in lawful duty, to remove the leftover household articles lying in the secured property belonging to the second respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.M.L.Ganesh For R1 : Mr.R.Rajasekaran Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) For R2 : Mr.P.Paul Selvam Page2 of 5