Authority: High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong
Order Date: 18‑08‑2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Smti. Sapna Tamang, resident of Shillong, filed writ petition WP(C) No. 147 of 2026 seeking de‑freezing of her bank account and retention of a lien amount.
- Respondents: (1) State of Meghalaya, represented by the Commissioner & Secretary, Home Police Department; (2) Station Head Officer, Surathkal Police Station, Mangaluru, Karnataka; (3) Branch Manager, HDFC Bank Ltd, Police Bazar, Shillong.
- The petitioner claimed the disputed amount to be Rs 8 lakhs.
- Respondent 3 (HDFC Bank) submitted that the only disputed amount is Rs 1,50,000 and that this amount should remain on lien.
- Counsel for the petitioner, Mr. S. Thapa, raised no objection to the bank’s submission.
- The court also considered the communication dated 28‑06‑2026 from the bank.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of by allowing Respondent 3 to retain a lien of Rs 1,50,000 on the petitioner’s account.
- The petitioner’s account is ordered to be defrozen forthwith.
- The petition stands closed and disposed of.
Topics: Bank Account Freeze, Court Order