HC held that the initial provisional attachment order ceased by...

HC held that the initial provisional attachment order ceased by efflux of time after one year and, in absence of statutory authority for renewal or re-issuance, executive authorities lack power to impose provisional attachment repeatedly; such repetition amounts to executive overreach. The impugned order dated 1 May 2025 effecting a fourth attachment of the petitioner's bank account is quashed and set aside. The authorities are directed to de-freeze the petitioner's bank account forthwith, and in any event within three days from the date of the order. The petition is disposed of.