Allahabad High Court warned banks against unjustified account freezing, stressing they are trustees, not investigators. Bench of Shekhar B Saraf and Avadhesh Kumar Chaudhary fined Indian Overseas Bank Rs 50,000.
The Patna High Court directed the Bihar Education Department to avoid coercive action against state universities and officials until further notice amid ongoing disputes. The court ordered a suspension of salary freezes and account holds, emphasizing the need for amicably resolving issues to maintain academic stability and safeguard student interests. The next hearing is scheduled for May 17.
