Case Law Analysis
|Madras High Court
BNSS Section 497 | Interim Custody of Seized Vehicle Granted with Strict Conditions to Prevent Misuse : Madurai HC
Madurai High Court allows interim return of a seized sand transport vehicle to its owner, imposing stringent conditions-Rs. 50,000 deposit, Rs. 8 lakh bond, and monthly court production-to balance property rights with prevention of re-offending. The ruling sets a precedent for conditional custody under BNSS Section 497, emphasizing judicial discretion over rigid seizure policies.