Bank account frozen?
We unfreeze it.
500+ accounts unfrozen across India — CrPC §102, PMLA attachments, income-tax holds and chain-reaction freezes. Led by Adv. Siby Varghese and Adv. Vatan Bhatnagar.
Four authorities. One devastating result.
Police Freeze · CrPC §102
Police can freeze accounts suspected of holding proceeds of cyber fraud, cheating or other offences — without a court order or even an FIR served on you.
ED Freeze · PMLA
The Enforcement Directorate can attach accounts they classify as 'proceeds of crime' under §17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Income Tax Attachment
Under §132 and §226(3) of the Income-tax Act, the department can attach bank accounts for alleged evasion or undisclosed income.
Court Order
A magistrate or civil court may freeze accounts during pending litigation, garnishee proceedings or in execution of a decree.
Four steps. Documented. Repeatable.
Identify the freezing authority
We trace the originating police station, ED zonal office, IT range or court within 24 hours — through bank correspondence, RTI, or court filings.
Build the legitimacy file
Invoices, GST returns, ITRs, bank statements, contracts and affidavits — assembled into a clean evidentiary record proving your funds are clean.
File representation
A drafted reply to the investigating officer with case law and documents. The fastest route — typically resolved within 7 to 15 days.
Court petition (if needed)
If the IO refuses, we move the Sessions Court or High Court for a defreeze order — usually concluded within 30 to 90 days.
Recent defreeze orders.
₹22 lakh — businessman, 11 days
Account frozen because a customer's UPI was later flagged. Defrozen via representation without filing court proceedings.
PMLA freeze — crypto trader, 50 days
ED attachment under §17 released by the Adjudicating Authority on documentary proof of legitimate trades.
Chain-reaction — 5 accounts, 2 months
USDT P2P sale froze the seller, his wife's account, his brother's account and two vendors. All five unfrozen.
Names and identifying details withheld; figures are illustrative of typical matters handled by the firm.
Questions clients ask first.
How long does unfreezing take?+
Representation: 7–15 days when the investigating officer is responsive. Sessions or High Court: 30–90 days for a contested freeze.
Can I travel abroad while my account is frozen?+
Possibly. A separate Look Out Circular may exist alongside the freeze. We check LOC status and handle both in parallel.
Do I need to appear in court?+
Not for representation, which is paper-based. For court petitions, presence is sometimes required but exemptions are routinely sought.
Will defreezing affect the underlying investigation?+
No. Defreezing only restores access to your funds. The underlying complaint, if any, continues to be defended on its own merits.
Your matter
deserves privilege.
Reach the partners directly. Initial consultation is private, off-the-record, and obligation-free.