Shivaji Pundlikrao Khawal v. the Tahsildar, Chandur Railway, Amravati and Another
Writ Petition allowed (Division Bench, Nagpur Bench, 06.02.2026 – Kilor & Wakode, JJ.) – Release of seized vehicle
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay HC, Nagpur Bench, WRIT PETITION NO.1145 OF 2026, decided 06.02.2026 (Anil S. Kilor & Raj D. Wakode, JJ.) — mandamus for release of Tipper Truck No.MH-27-DM-5279 seized by police on 29.01.2026 despite Tahsildar's 02.02.2026 communication confirming valid royalty pass and no objection; release directed forthwith; prima facie finding of high-handedness; SP, Amravati (Rural) to enquire and report to Registry within four weeks.
What did the court decide?
Respondent No.2 directed to forthwith release the petitioner's Tipper Truck No.MH-27-DM-5279 in pursuance of respondent No.1's communication dated 02.02.2026 (Annexure–E, record page No.21); Superintendent of Police, Amravati (Rural) directed to conduct an enquiry and submit a report to the Registry within four weeks; matter listed on 09.03.2026 for compliance. ¶20