Dharampal Nayak v. State Of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court allowed the criminal appeal, setting aside an order that refused the release of a seized vehicle kept in police custody pending appeal. The Court directed release subject to a bond, security, and inventory measures, noting the risk of vehicle decay and police custody space occupancy.
What did the court decide?
The criminal appeal was allowed; the impugned order refusing release of the vehicle was set aside; the appellant is directed to obtain a personal bond of Rs.2 Lakh and surety to release the vehicle.