Case Law Analysis
|Andhra Pradesh High Court
Section 44(3) AP Forest Act | Interim Custody of Seized Vehicles Must Be Decided Within One Week to Prevent Irreparable Damage : AP HC
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that forest authorities must decide interim custody applications for seized vehicles under Section 44(3) of the AP Forest Act within one week, emphasizing that prolonged exposure to elements violates due process and Article 21 rights. The court underscored that undue delay in such decisions causes irreparable harm to vehicle owners, setting a strict timeline for procedural fairness.