Authority: High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur

Order Date: 06/07/2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Saini E‑Mitra Kiosk & Pinky Tent Light, Proprietor Lalchand Saini, Sikar.
  • Respondents: 1) State of Rajasthan (Principal Secretary, Department of Home), 2) Dy. Inspector General, Cyber Crime, Rajasthan, 3) State Bank of India, Branch Khatri Building, Khatikan Pyau, NH‑11, Sikar (represented by Branch Manager).
  • Petition Number: S. B. Civil Writ Petition No. 8548/2026 (URN: CW / 18902U / 2026).
  • Relief Sought: Defreeze of current account No. 0000040388428152 (IFSC SBIN0018666) and permission to operate the account regularly.
  • Facts: The account was frozen by SBI on alleged transactions amounting to Rs 1,15,559.74. The petitioner received no FIR or lawful directive indicating wrongdoing and was unable to obtain relief from the bank.
  • Legal Precedent: Parties agreed that the issue is covered by the Court’s order dated 30.06.2026 in Jinat Bano vs. State Bank of India & Another (S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 5036/2026).
  • Directions in Jinat Bano Order (i‑vii):

1. Remove debit freeze/restriction and allow ordinary operation of the account.

2. Maintain a lien or restraint only to the extent of Rs 1,15,559.74; petitioner cannot withdraw, transfer, or deal with that amount without competent authority permission.

3. Petitioner must fully cooperate with the investigating agency and appear when called.

4. Account must remain active; petitioner may not close, surrender, or discontinue it without prior intimation and permission from the investigating agency until investigation concludes.

5. The order does not express any view on the merits of the allegations; the investigating agency may proceed as per law.

6. If investigation later establishes petitioner’s involvement or that the amount is proceeds of unlawful transaction, competent authority may take consequential action.

7. Both the bank and investigating agency may deal with or transfer the amount in accordance with any lawful direction from the competent authority.

Final Outcome

  • The Court disposed of the present writ petition on the same terms as the Jinat Bano order, directing SBI to:
  • Immediately remove the freeze on the account while retaining a lien on Rs 1,15,559.74.
  • Ensure the petitioner cooperates with investigators and keeps the account active.
  • All pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.

Topics: Bank Account Freeze, Court Order, Banking Regulation