Case Law Analysis
|Kerala High Court
BNSS Section 528 | Owner Entitled to Interim Custody of Seized Vehicle to Prevent Deterioration: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court ruled that the registered owner of a seized vehicle must be granted interim custody to prevent irreversible damage from exposure to weather, affirming that property preservation is a legal duty under BNSS Section 528, irrespective of the alleged offense. This sets a critical precedent for owners of commercial assets caught in prolonged criminal investigations.