Bank Cannot Freeze Account for Mere GST Registration Cancellation: Rajasthan HC

Bhilwara Trading Company Vs Bank of Baroda (Rajasthan High Court) In Bhilwara Trading Company vs Bank of Baroda, the Rajasthan High Court addressed a petition challenging the freezing of a company’s current account following the voluntary cancellation of its GST registration. The petitioner sought directions for immediate de-freezing of its account (No. 39510200002286) maintained with the Bank of Baroda, along with a request to quash the bank’s action as arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India. The petitioner also sought compensation for losses and ...