Bank account frozen

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 30 August 2019 This query is : Resolved
Hello, I would like to learn more about this situation I'm finding myself in.

My father passed away recently and assigned me as the nominee of his bank account with balance say Rs 100.

Few days later after he passed away a deposit occurs into my fathers account, say an amount of Rs 20. Then, the owner of the account from where the money was deposited filed a police complaint that the transaction was fraudulent and that Rs 20 be returned back to him.

The police went ahead and froze my fathers bank account for investigation.

I would like to know, if it is legally allowed as per the law for the police to freeze the entire amount in my fathers account for which my father assigned me as the nominee? or the police can only freeze the Rs 20 for his investigation purpose. I would really appreciate anyone who can help me with the answer. Thank you so much in advance.

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Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 31 August 2019
how much was the amount?

why/how it came to the said account.

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Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 31 August 2019
Hypothetical and imaginary story of an anonymous author.
It would be better to consult a local prudent lawyer for appreciation of facts, guidance and proceeding if you have some real problem .

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 31 August 2019
Thank you very much for your replies. The said amount is 7 lakhs and how this amount came into the account is exactly what is under investigation... that's ok but the problem I'm facing is that the entire amount in the account which is far exceeding 7 lakhs including FD's for which Im the nominee is also frozen. I approached the bank and even asked them to reverse all deposits made in the account since father passed away but the bank said they cannot do it either... any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks

Isaac Gabriel (Expert) 31 August 2019
Any transaction after the death of your father is illegal since it stands frozen and to be disbused to the the nominee or legal heir. You can file a case with the consumer forum agaisnt the banker for arbitrary action.

P. Venu (Expert) 01 September 2019
The facts posted suggests deeper issues.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 19 December 2019
I endorse the advice of Ld. Issac.

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 20 December 2019
facts are still not clear.there cannot be a fraud of just Rs 20/-.

better meet a lawyer with all papers.

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