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SUPREME COURT APPEAL ON DE-FREEZING BANK ACCOUNTS DUE TO DELAYED REPORTING OF SEIZED ASSETS

by | May 14, 2024

ASPECTS DETAILS
Case Title Shento Varghese vs. Julfikar Husen & Ors.
Introduction
  • This case involves an appeal in the Supreme Court regarding the unfreezing of bank accounts. 
  • The accounts were frozen due to a delay in reporting the seizure of assets to the Magistrate.
Factual Background
  • The police seized the bank accounts of the accused individuals as part of an investigation into a fake gold bar incident. 
  • The High Court decided to unfreeze the accounts, citing a delay in reporting the seizure to the Magistrate.
Legal Issues
  • The central legal question is whether the delay in reporting the seizure of assets to the Magistrate renders the seizure order invalid. 
  • Another issue is the interpretation of Section 102(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.).
Applicable Law        Section 102(3) of the Cr.P.C. (Requires the police to promptly report any seizure of property to the Magistrate.)
Analysis
  • The Supreme Court upheld the decision to unfreeze the bank accounts but imposed the condition that the withdrawn amount be deposited before the jurisdictional Court. 
  • This decision was made to ensure justice and fairness in the proceedings.
Conclusion       The case underscores the importance of timely reporting of seizures under the Cr.P.C. for the sake of justice and fairness.
Current Scenario       The bank accounts have been unfrozen with the condition that the withdrawn amount must be deposited before the jurisdictional Court.

CASE SUMMARY – The Supreme Court case revolves around the de-freezing of bank accounts due to a delay in reporting the seizure of assets to the Magistrate. The High Court had de-frozen the accounts citing the delay. The Supreme Court upheld the de-freezing but imposed the condition that the withdrawn amount be deposited before the jurisdictional Court. This case highlights the importance of timely reporting of seizures under the Cr.P.C. for the interests of justice and prosecution.

SOURCE – SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

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