Summary
In the legal matter of Sheetal Kanwar vs. State Bank of India, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur adjudicated S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 16318/2025. The petitioner, Sheetal Kanwar, challenged the complete freezing of her bank account (No. 41709999579) at the State Bank of India (SBI). This restriction followed instructions from the Inspector of Police in Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh, in connection with a cybercrime investigation. The petitioner argued that the total freeze was arbitrary and hindered her day-to-day financial needs.
Key Case Details
- Petitioner: Sheetal Kanwar
- Respondents: State Bank of India (Regional Nodal Officer, Jaipur) and Inspector of Police (Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh)
- Court: Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench
- Order Date: November 20, 2025
- Bank Account: SBI Account No. 41709999579
- Legal Counsel: Mr. Kuldeep Devra for Mr. Adarsh Singhal (Petitioner); Ms. Alisha Chopra and Ms. Devakriti for Ms. Suruchi Kasliwal and Mr. Bhuwnesh Sharma (Respondents