#Interim Release

Uttarakhand High Court rules that a vehicle seized in a narcotic case must be released if no prima facie evidence links it to the offence. The court mandated release on a ₹50,000 bond, emphasizing that mere presence at the scene or registration in another jurisdiction does not justify prolonged detention, reinforcing proportionality in property seizures under criminal law.

Uttarakhand High Court rules that vehicles seized under the NDPS Act cannot be detained indefinitely merely for being used as conveyance. The court directed release upon bond and undertaking, emphasizing proportionality and citing the Supreme Court's precedent in Sunderbhai Ambalal Desai. This sets a critical safeguard for property rights of accused persons during trial.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the interim release of seized medicinal herbs pending forensic confirmation, ruling that prolonged police custody of perishable forest produce violates the constitutional guarantee of justice under Article 21. This sets a critical precedent for herbal traders and cultivators whose lawful goods are wrongly classified and detained under the Indian Forest Act.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that vehicles registered to non-accused owners must be released on supurdginama under the NDPS Act unless connivance is proven. The judgment sets clear conditions for interim release, preventing indefinite seizure of assets belonging to innocent third parties.

High Court of Telangana holds that interim release of seized vehicle is permissible on personal bond and sureties, even if statutory application not filed, under TSEA Act.