In Brief
Ratan Babulal Lath's bank account had been frozen during investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act. He challenged the freezing order, arguing it was invalid under Section 102 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The Supreme Court held that the Prevention of Corruption Act is a self-contained code with its own procedural framework. Therefore, bank account freezing in corruption cases must be done under the specific provisions of that Act, not through the general powers available under Section 102 Cr.P.C. The Court set aside the freezing order but left open the possibility for the State to pursue any remedy permissible under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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