Ankush Silhi v. Government Of NCT Of Delhi And ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(CRL) 564/2026 ANKUSH SILHI .....Petitioner Through:

Mr. Upendra Pratap Singh, Adv.

versus GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through:

Mr. Kshitiz Garg and Ms. Chavi Lazarus, Advocates for Mr. Amol Sinha, ASC for State.

SI Ritu Dangi, P.S. Cyber, Shahdra.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI

O R D E R

% 17.02.2026 By way of the present petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India read with section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the petitioner seeks a direction to the respondents to withdraw e-mail dated 19.02.2024, whereby a 'debit-freeze' has been placed on the petitioner's bank account.

At the outset, Mr. Kshitiz Garg and Ms. Chavi Lazarus, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Amol Sinha, learned ASC for State submit, that the petitioner has a remedy under section 457 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 before the learned Magistrate, which however he has not invoked.

In the circumstances, the present petition is disposed-of, granting to the petitioner liberty to approach the learned Magistrate, seeking the same relief, as may be permissible, in accordance with law. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed-of. ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI, J FEBRUARY 17, 2026/V.Rawat 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 23/02/2026 at 12:16:52