The Allahabad High Court has ruled against the imposition of blanket debit freezes in cybercrime cases, emphasizing that such measures must be proportionate to the suspected proceeds of crime. Banks are directed to unfreeze accounts beyond the disputed transaction sum, and investigators are now required to furnish specific details when seeking a lien. This ensures that enforcement actions remain just and within legal frameworks.

Bank account freeze must be proportionate to suspected proceeds of crime: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has ruled against the imposition of blanket debit freezes in cybercrime cases, emphasizing that such measures must be proportionate to the suspected…