Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Sapurdari Release | Security Must Be Proportionate to Vehicle Value Under BNS Section 528 : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that requiring security equal to ₹4 lakh for the release of a bus involved in an accident was excessive and impractical, reducing it to ₹2 lakh. This sets a precedent that sapurdari conditions must be calibrated to the actual value of the seized asset and the likely compensation liability, not speculative claims. The ruling impacts vehicle owners, insurers, and magistrates handling accident-related bail applications under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.