Summary
In a notable legal intervention, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur addressed S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 17247/2025 filed by Premchand Poonia. The petitioner, a parking staff member, approached the court after his Bank of Baroda account (No. 14630100009695) was completely frozen. The account freeze was reportedly triggered by a disputed transaction of only ₹20, which was received as parking charges but flagged as suspicious by Cyber Crime authorities in Cuttack, Odisha.+4
Justice Sanjeet Purohit, in his order dated November 13, 2025, ruled that freezing an entire account for a nominal disputed amount was disproportionate. The court directed the bank to freeze only the disputed amount (the specific sum allegedly transferred illegally) and allow the petitioner to operate the account for the remaining balance. The court further established a protocol: if the bank is unsure of the exact disputed figure, it must contact the investigating officer, who is then obligated to respond within seven days. If no response is received from the police, the bank must proceed to allow account operation based on the court’s order.+4
Key Case Details
- Petitioner: Premchand Poonia
- Respondents: Bank of Baroda and Inspector of Police (Cyber Crime, Cuttack, Odisha)
- Court: Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench)
- Order Date: November 13, 2025
- Disputed Amount: ₹20/- (Parking charges)
- Account Number: 14630100009695 (Bank of Baroda)