Summary
In the legal matter of Mohammed Nazam Ali vs. AU Small Finance Bank & Anr., the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan (Jaipur Bench) adjudicated a civil writ petition (S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 17246/2025) regarding a frozen bank account. The petitioner, a 62-year-old resident of Jhunjhunu, challenged the freezing of his current account (No. 2401218463965194) by AU Small Finance Bank following communications from Cyber Crime authorities.
The petitioner argued that he had not committed any cybercrime and that the total account freeze caused significant hardship in daily transactions. Justice Sanjeet Purohit, in his order dated November 14, 2025, directed the bank to de-freeze the account. However, the court mandated that the specific disputed amount linked to the alleged fraudulent transaction must remain frozen. The petitioner is permitted to use the remaining balance for daily activities on the condition that he cooperates with the Investigating Agency and keeps the account active until the investigation concludes.
Key Case Details
- Petitioner: Mohammed Nazam Ali
- Respondents: AU Small Finance Bank and Inspector of Police, Police Station Amb, Una (Himachal Pradesh)
- Court: Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench
- Account Number: 2401218463965194 (AU Small Finance Bank)
- Order Date: November 14, 2025
- Presiding Judge: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeet Purohit