Frozen bank accounts may still be used for statutory dues, utilities, and limited monthly living expenses.

At the interim stage, the Delhi High Court held that freezing of bank accounts would not block payment of statutory dues, including taxes and GST, or essential utility payments. It also permitted each of petitioner nos. 2 to 4 to withdraw up to Rs. 1,00,000 per month from their respective accounts for living expenses. The petition remained pending for further hearing, with the interim arrangement preserving compliance with statutory obligations and basic personal access to funds.

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Issues: Whether the petitioners were entitled, at the interim stage, to operate their frozen bank accounts for payment of statutory dues and utilities, and to withdraw a limited monthly amount for living expenses, pending further consideration.

Outcome: The Court directed that the freezing communication would not prevent statutory payments, including taxes and GST, or payments towards utilities, and allowed each of petitioner nos. 2 to 4 to withdraw up to Rs. 1,00,000 per month from their respective bank accounts. The petition was kept pending for further hearing.

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