Kavi Containers Pvt Ltd v. Icici Bank Limited

O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the first respondent to return back the debited amount of Rs.2,00,000/- from the ICICI bank account no.97005003237 Perambur Branch dated

26.06.2025 in favour of the petitioner and to remove the subsequent lien marked in account no.97005003237.

2.Already, this Court by an order dated 27.03.2025 in W.P.Nos.19095 and 19098 of 2024 directed the first respondent herein and also Axis Bank, Kolathur Branch, Plot No.123 and 125C, Poompuhar Nagar, 1st Main Road, Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099, to mark lien over the petitioner's account to the tune of Rs.2 Lakhs and permit the petitioner to operate his account for the remaining amount.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the disputed amount is only Rs.2 Lakhs and now both the banks held a sum of Rs.2 Lakhs as lien over the petitioner's accounts. That apart, the first respondent already deducted a sum of Rs.2 Lakhs from the petitioner's account and transferred to the victim's account.

4.In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to permit the petitioner to operate his account without marking lien over any further amount of the petitioner. Further, the Axis Bank, Kolathur Branch, Plot No.123 and 125C, Poompuhar Nagar, 1st Main Road, Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099, is also directed to permit the petitioner to operate his account without marking any lien over his property. It is also made clear that if any other request is made by any other investigation agency, both the first respondent and the Axis Bank are at liberty to act accordingly, in accordance with law.

5.With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of.

20.07.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No Note: Registry is directed to mark a copy of this order to 'The Axis Bank, Kolathur Branch, Plot No.123 and 125C, Poompuhar Nagar, 1st Main Road, Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099.' To

1.ICICI Bank Limited, Perambur Branch, No.1, 4th Main Road, Jawahar Nagar, Chennai – 600 011.

2.The Inspector – In – Charge, Cyber Crime Police Station, Darjeeling District, Darjeeling, West Bengal.

3.The Axis Bank, Kolathur Branch, Plot No.123 and 125C, Poompuhar Nagar, 1st Main Road, Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099.

4.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai – 600 104. G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN,J. pri

20.07.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 20.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN M/s.Kavi Containers Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its Director, Mrs.Malarvizhi ... Petitioner Vs. 1.ICICI Bank Limited, Perambur Branch, No.1, 4th Main Road, Jawahar Nagar, Chennai – 600 011. 2.Inspector – In – Charge, Cyber Crime Police Station, Darjeeling District, Darjeeling, West Bengal. 3.Prakashbiswakarma ... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus or order or direction directing the first respondent to return back the debited amount of Rs.2,00,000/- from the ICICI bank account no.97005003237 Perambur Branch dated 26.06.2025 in favour of the petitioner and to remove the subsequent lien marked in account no.97005003237. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Palani For Respondents : R1 – Notice Served R2 & R3 – Service awaited