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narcotic offences

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NDPS Act | Mere Seizure of Vehicle Without Prima Facie Link to Narcotic Offence Mandates Immediate Release on Bond: Uttarakhand HC
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|Uttarakhand High Court

NDPS Act | Mere Seizure of Vehicle Without Prima Facie Link to Narcotic Offence Mandates Immediate Release on Bond: Uttarakhand HC

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.