Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction (Appellate Side)
Order Date: 28.08.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Md. Minarul Bari (represented by Ms. Irina Mullick)
- Respondents: The State of West Bengal & Ors., represented by Ms. Susmita Saha Dutta, Ld. AGP, Ms. Madhurima Basu; State Bank of India represented by counsel.
- Petition sought withdrawal of a lien placed by State Bank of India on the petitioner’s account at the Awalsiddhi branch, North 24 Parganas, alleging that the sum was linked to a cyber‑fraud.
- An affidavit of service was filed and taken on record.
- Learned advocate for the State respondents indicated that the investigation into the alleged cyber‑fraud is still ongoing.
- The court noted that the investigation has not been concluded and a report from the investigating authority is pending.
Final Outcome
- The petition for removal of the lien is refused; the lien remains in place.
- The petitioner is directed to approach the appropriate forum or authority for remedy after the investigation is completed and the investigative report is filed.
- The writ petition is disposed of.
Topics: Banking, Court Proceedings