Summary
In the legal matter of Rakesh Kumar vs. SBI Bank, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur (Bench at Jaipur) adjudicated S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 17243/2025. The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, challenged the freezing of his current account (No. 61294402880) at the State Bank of India (SBI), Nadbai Branch, which occurred following directives from Cyber Crime authorities in Pune and Thane, Maharashtra. The petitioner asserted that he had not committed any cybercrime and that the total freeze was arbitrary and illegal.
Presiding Justice Sanjeet Purohit, in an order dated November 17, 2025, directed the respondent bank to de-freeze the account to allow the petitioner to conduct day-to-day financial transactions. However, the court mandated that the disputed amount (or any amount specifically identified by investigators as linked to fraudulent transactions) must remain frozen. The petitioner is required to cooperate with investigating agencies and is prohibited from closing the account until the investigation is complete.
Key Case Details
- Petitioner: Rakesh Kumar
- Respondents: SBI Bank (Regional Nodal Officer, Jaipur) and Inspectors of Police (Pune City and Thane City, Maharashtra)
- Court: Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench
- Order Date: November 17, 2025
- Bank Account: SBI Saving Account No. 61294402880 (Nadbai Branch, Bharatpur)
- Legal Counsel: Mr. Adarsh Singhal (Petitioner); Mr. Vikram Singh for Ms. Suruchi Kasliwal (Respondent)