Case Law Analysis
|Madhya Pradesh High Court
Section 451 CrPC | Seized Vehicles Must Be Released on Surety to Prevent Deterioration : MP HC Gwalior Directs Timely Disposal
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that vehicles seized under criminal proceedings cannot be retained indefinitely in police custody. Owners are entitled to reclaim their vehicles upon furnishing surety and a supurdginama, especially when prolonged custody risks rendering the vehicle unusable. The judgment underscores the balance between investigative needs and property rights under Section 451 CrPC.