1 Serial No.08 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 4 of 2026 Date of Decision: 27.01.2026 Shri. Precioustone Marwein, S/o. Shri. Biding Hashah, R/o. Nongjri Village, P.S. Ranikor, South West Khasi Hills Distirct, Meghalaya. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Commissioner & Secretary, Home Police Department, Government of Meghalaya. 2. The Superintendent of Police, (Cyber Crime Branch), East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. 3. The Superintendent of Police, (Cyber Crime), M.G.Road, Chikkaballapura Town – 562101, Karnataka. 4. Sub Inspector of Police Cyber Crime Police Station, M.G.Road, Chikkaballapura Town – 562101, Karnataka. 5. Branch Manager, HDFC Bank Ltd., Police Bazar Branch, Shillong, Meghalaya. …Respondents 2026:MLHC:4 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. A.D.Syiem, Adv. Mr. G.Syngkrem, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. N.G.Shylla, Sr. GA with Ms. I.Lyngwa, GA for R 1 & 2. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. Heard Ms. A.D.Syiem, learned counsel for the petitioner. 2. Ms. N.G.Shylla, learned Sr. GA is present and accepts notice on behalf of the respondents No. 1 & 2. 3. On hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and on examination of the materials, it appears that the petitioner’s bank account with the HDFC Bank, Shillong, has been put on debit freeze on 09-01-2026. 4. Ms. A.D.Syiem, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has no knowledge as to the reasons, or under what 2026:MLHC:4 3 circumstances his account had been frozen, and only that he had received an email from the Bank indicating the same. 5. From examining the materials, it appears that no steps have been taken by the petitioner with the Bank itself, or with the appropriate authorities to obtain the reasons for the freezing of his bank account. In these circumstances, the matter is closed at this stage by directing the petitioner to first take appropriate steps before the concerned authorities and the Bank to ascertain the reasons. 6. Matter stands disposed of. Judge 2026:MLHC:4 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.01.27 16:32:02 IST