Ishwar Prasad Anand v. the Station House Officer / Police Inspector
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner's bank account was frozen due to a disputed deposit of Rs 39,897.09 linked to an FIR in Kerala. The petitioner disclaimed any right to the amount and sought unfreezing of the account. The bank agreed to unfreeze the account provided the disputed sum was withheld and the petitioner complied with police conditions. The court directed the bank to unfreeze the account subject to the petitioner cooperating with the investigation, not making major withdrawals without court permission, and furnishing current contact details to the bank.
What did the court decide?
Bank account unfrozen subject to: (i) petitioner cooperating with investigation; (ii) no major withdrawals without court permission; (iii) petitioner furnishing current address and phone number to bank for Kerala Police communication. Disputed amount of Rs 39,897.09 to remain withheld.