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2026 DAILYLAW 18394 (DEL)

ROHIT v. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA & ORS.

W.P.(C)/2452/2026 · 2026-09-09

Jasmeet Singh

Writ Petition (Civil)body2026

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$~39 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010065922026 + W.P.(C) 2452/2026 & CM APPL. 61237/2026 ROHIT .....Petitioner Through: Adv Divyani Patidar versus RESERVE BANK OF INDIA & ORS. .....Respondent Through: Adv Animesh Kumar, Adv Nishant Kumar, Adv Dr Sumit Kumar, Adv Aprajita, Adv Yashwardhan Singh for R3 Mr. Santosh Kumar Rout Advocate for R2 Adv. Mr. Dhaval Mehrotra & Adv. Ms. Aditi Desai for R1 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH O R D E R % 09.09.2026 CM APPL. 61237/2026 1. This is an application filed under Order VI Rule 17 read with Section 151 of the CPC, 1908 seeking correction of the bank account details of the petitioner in the present writ petition and consequently the modification of the order dated 20.02.2026. 2. For the reasons stated in the application, issue notice. 3. Mr. Kumar, Mr. Rout and Mr. Mehrotra, learned counsels accept notice on behalf of the respondent Nos. 3, 2, and 1 respectively. Mr. Rout, learned counsel for the respondent No. 2 has opposed the application. 4. However, I am of the view that the application seeking correction is purely technical in nature, as the error has occurred on account of a typographical error. 5. The paragraph No. 1 of the said order is corrected and the Account This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 19/09/2026 at 11:50:53 No. be read as 02822413000617 and the IFSC Code be read as PUNB0028210. The said error is sought to be rectified in the present application. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents if the same is done. 6. Hence, the application is allowed and the amended petition is taken on record. W.P.(C) 2452/2026 7. Mr. Rout, learned counsel has handed over a short affidavit, wherein in paragraph 5, the corrected account No. 02822413000617 has been shown which is taken on record. 8. It is stated that the lien has been marked as Rs. 13,339/- being the disputed amount. 9. I am of the view that the freezing of the account is an action entailing serious consequences, creating undue hardship for the petitioner in catering to his daily livelihood needs. 10. The respondent No. 2/ PNB cannot be permitted to take such harsh measures without complying with the Principles of Natural Justice and without any application of mind. 11. Subject to a lien of Rs. 13,339/-, the petitioner shall be permitted to operate his account. Furthermore, the petitioner is also at liberty to initiate action under the SOP for removing the lien on Rs. 13,339/-. 12. The petition is allowed and disposed of in the aforesaid terms. JASMEET SINGH, J SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 / (MS) This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 19/09/2026 at 11:50:53