R Raghupathi v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, Writ Petition No.486 of 2025 (APHC010008052025), decided 09.01.2025 by Dr Justice K Manmadha Rao. R Raghupathi v. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Others. Keywords: vehicle seizure; release of seized vehicle; interim custody; personal bond Rs.2,00,000; APMMC Rules 1966; Articles 14, 21, 19(1)(g); Article 226; mines and geology; Andhra Pradesh. Petition disposed of following the order dated 12.01.2022 in W.P.No.1117 of 2022, directing interim custody of the seized crane and compressor vehicles to the petitioner on bond and undertakings. Counsel: B Jaya Prabhakara Rao for petitioner; GP for Mines and Geology (respondents 1 and 2); GP for Home (respondent 3).
What did the court decide?
Interim custody of Vehicle bearing No.AP39HX1019 (Hydro 10-Pick and carry Crane-12) and Vehicle bearing No.AP39KC5982 (tractor mounted Compressor) given to the petitioner upon his furnishing a personal bond of Rs.2,00,000/- and producing proof of ownership, subject to undertakings to produce the vehicles as and when required and not to alienate, encumber or alter their physical features; no order as to costs.