Authority: High Court at Calcutta
Order Date: 24.08.2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Abhishek Banerjee (Petitioner) vs Union of India & Ors., with HDFC Bank as Respondents No.4‑6.
- Nature: Writ petition (WPA 21962 of 2026) seeking a mandamus to set aside the suspension of the petitioner’s bank account No. 50100174603764 held at HDFC Bank, U.N. Brahmachari Street Branch.
- Key Dates: Hearing on 20 August 2026; order delivered on 24 August 2026.
- Allegations: Petitioner claimed the bank froze the account without notice, constituting harassment.
- Bank’s Position: Account blocked due to high‑risk factors; petitioner was required to submit KYC documents (photo ID, address proof – Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving Licence – and PAN Card). Petitioner complied and submitted all documents.
- Subsequent Development: Bank reported that the account had been regularized, with both debit and credit cards activated, and communicated this to the petitioner via separate email.
- Court Observation: The court noted that the account was already defreezed and the cards were active, rendering any further relief unnecessary.
Final Outcome
- The court disposed of WPA 21962 of 2026 with no further order, directing parties to act on the server copy of the order available on the court’s official website.
Topics: Banking Regulation, Court Order