Bantu v. Union of India & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bank account de-freezing; W.P.(C) 15312/2025, Delhi High Court, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, order dated 12.03.2026; account No. 50100387446291 with respondent no. 2-Bank frozen on Hebbal Police Station (Mysuru) complaint No. 31612240110429 and Ranebennur Town Police Station (Haveri) complaint No. 21612240065640; disputed amount Rs.60; No Objection Certificate from one police station; Malabar Gold and Diamond Limited & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors., W.P.(C) 4198/2025 (16.01.2025) relied upon; Articles 19(1)(g) and 21, Constitution of India; blanket or disproportionate debit freezing of non-accused/non-suspect account holders impermissible; petition disposed with direction to immediately de-freeze account except Rs.60.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent no. 2-Bank to immediately de-freeze the petitioner's bank account No. 50100387446291, except to the extent of Rs.60.