Deepika Shira's SBI Account De-frozen; Petition Dismissed

Authority: High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong

Order Date: 28.09.2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Smti. Deepika D. Shira, resident of Lower Koltapara, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
• Respondents: 1) State of Meghalaya, represented by the Commissioner & Secretary (Home), Shillong; 2) State Bank of India, Ranikor Branch, Ranikor, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
• Writ petition (WP(C) No. 256 of 2026) sought relief concerning the freezing of the petitioner’s bank account held with SBI Ranikor Branch.
• Counsel for petitioner, Ms. T.A. Sangma, requested closure of the petition on the ground that the account had been de‑frozen.
• Respondent SBI, through counsel Mrs. N.G. Shylla and GA Ms. O.A. I. Bang, confirmed that the account was unfrozen before the last date and there was no remaining issue.

Final Outcome

• The Court held that the matter stands closed and disposed of, as the petitioner’s account has been de‑frozen.

Topics: Bank Account Freeze, Court Judgment, Legal Dispute