Authority: High Court of Bombay at Goa
Order Date: 9 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Vadivel P; Respondents: State of Goa through Public Prosecutor, two others, and Respondent No.3 Bank.
- Underlying matter: Special Criminal Case (NDPS) No.01/2021 where petitioner stood as surety for the accused.
- Accused failed to appear before Special Court; petitioner served notice, surety forfeited, and bank ordered to freeze petitioner’s savings account No. 520291015884282.
- The petitioner challenged the Additional Sessions Judge, Merces‑Goa orders dated 30 January 2025 and 5 January 2026 that directed the freeze.
- Surety amount: demand draft of Rs. 50,000, which was forfeited.
Final Outcome
- The High Court quashed both the 30 January 2025 and 5 January 2026 orders, holding that the freeze of the petitioner’s savings account could not be sustained in law.
- Respondent No.3 Bank is directed to de‑freeze the savings account bearing number 520291015884282 immediately.
- The writ petition is disposed of in accordance with prayer clause (a).
Topics: Legal Relief, Surety Forfeiture, Bank Account Freeze