#CBI Jurisdiction

Kerala High Court quashed a bank account freezing order after a six-year investigative delay, holding that prolonged inaction violates the accused's rights under Section 528 BNSS. The ruling directs trial courts to reconsider asset freezes where investigations remain incomplete beyond reasonable timelines, reinforcing accountability in financial investigations.

Punjab & Haryana HC enforces the Supreme Court’s binding directive, mandating immediate CBI takeover of cybercrime investigations under the IT Act, 2000, irrespective of whether the investigation is ongoing or a charge sheet has been filed. This ruling underscores the primacy of central agency intervention in IT Act offences, impacting all state governments and law enforcement agencies.