In Vinit Kumar Adiwal v. State of Rajasthan & Ors., the Rajasthan High Court held that freezing a bank account without establishing a prima facie connection to an alleged offence violates fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. The petitioner’s account had been completely frozen during a fraud investigation, severely affecting his personal and business transactions. The Court observed that freezing bank accounts is an extraordinary power that must be exercised cautiously and only when authorities demonstrate a clear nexus between the account and the alleged crime. It criticized blanket freezing orders passed without recorded reasons, specific amounts, or time limits, calling such action arbitrary and disproportionate. Holding that unrestricted freezing interferes with livelihood and the right to carry on trade, the Court directed authorities to lift the blanket freeze and allow operation of the account, permitting restriction only on the disputed amount linked to the investigation.