Delhi High Court Protects Vendor’s Right to Livelihood in Bank Account Freezing Case
Case Summary: Pawan Kumar Rai vs. Union of India & Anr., W.P.(C) 15066/2024, Decided on 17th December 2024 Court: High Court of DelhiCoram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Jain Facts: Petitioner’s Submissions: Observations of the Court: Court’s Direction: Significance: This judgment is a crucial precedent affirming that:• Entire bank accounts should not be frozen without proportionality […]
Union Bank of India vs. V. Harish D. Kamath & Another – Karnataka High Court Validates Bank’s General Lien on Term Deposits as Collateral Security
Court: High Court of Karnataka, BengaluruJudgment Date: 29th November 2024Case: Writ Appeal No. 679 of 2023 (GM-RES)Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.G. Pandit and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramachandra D. Huddar Background: Union Bank of India (formerly Corporation Bank) filed this writ appeal challenging the order of the Single Judge passed in W.P. No. 8646/2017, which had […]
Kerala High Court Upholds Freezing of Bank Accounts Under Section 102 CrPC in Corruption Case Involving ₹7.6 Crores Misappropriation
In the case Sreekala K. v. CBI & Ors. [WP(Crl.) No. 1284 of 2022], the Kerala High Court, through Justice C. Jayachandran, upheld the legality of freezing bank accounts under Section 102 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in a corruption investigation, despite the existence of attachment provisions under the Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, […]
Delhi High Court Urges SOPs for Bank Account Freezing in Cyber Crime Cases: Neelkanth Pharma Logistics Pvt. Ltd. vs Union of India & Ors. [W.P.(C) 17905/2024]
In the case of Neelkanth Pharma Logistics Pvt. Ltd. vs Union of India & Ors., decided by the Delhi High Court on 20th February 2025, the petitioner challenged the freezing of its bank account by HDFC Bank based on a direction from the Vartaknagar Police Station, Thane, Maharashtra. The freeze was triggered due to a […]
Uttar Pradesh Bank Account Frozen? Know Your Rights & Options
The inconvenience of having your bank account frozen can disrupt your life, especially when tied to a cybercrime investigation. Advocate Adarsh Singhal provides valuable insights into understanding the situation and reclaiming access to your funds in Uttar Pradesh. Why Bank Accounts Are Frozen Banks may freeze accounts under suspicion of illegal activity or as part […]
West Bengal: The Ultimate Guide to Unfreezing Your Bank Account
Having your bank account frozen as part of a cybercrime investigation can be a distressing experience. Advocate Adarsh Singhal offers essential guidance for individuals and businesses in West Bengal to navigate this challenging situation and regain access to their funds. Why Do Accounts Get Frozen? Financial institutions, under the directives of investigative agencies, may freeze […]
Rajasthan: The Ultimate Guide to Unfreezing Your Bank Account
Facing a frozen bank account in Rajasthan due to a cybercrime investigation? Advocate Adarsh Singhal offers a step-by-step guide to help individuals and businesses regain access to their funds efficiently. Why Accounts Get Frozen Banks freeze accounts under instructions from authorities when cybercrime investigations are underway. While this measure ensures the security of funds, it […]
Andhra Pradesh: Get Your Bank Account Unfrozen FAST – Expert Tips
If your bank account has been frozen in Andhra Pradesh due to a cybercrime investigation, Advocate Adarsh Singhal provides expert guidance to help you reclaim control over your finances swiftly and effectively. Why Do Accounts Get Frozen? Bank accounts are frozen as a precautionary measure during cybercrime investigations. While this helps safeguard assets, it can […]
Telangana: Cybercrime and Your Bank Account – How to Recover
In today’s digital age, a cybercrime investigation can unexpectedly lead to your bank account being frozen. For residents of Telangana, Advocate Adarsh Singhal outlines critical steps to resolve this issue and regain access to your funds promptly. Why Are Bank Accounts Frozen? Banks often freeze accounts on the direction of cybercrime authorities to prevent further […]
Haryana: Bank Account Frozen by Cyber Cell? Here’s Your Action Plan
If your bank account has been frozen by the Cyber Cell in Haryana as part of a cybercrime investigation, Advocate Adarsh Singhal provides a clear action plan to help you regain access to your funds promptly and effectively. Why Accounts Are Frozen Cyber Cells often freeze accounts during investigations to prevent unauthorized access or misuse. […]