Saifuddin Ahmed @ Md. Saifuddin Ahmed v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
Gauhati High Court; Crl.Pet./1210/2024; decided 12.03.2025; Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia. Petitioner Saifuddin Ahmed @ Md. Saifuddin Ahmed, registered owner of vehicle Regn. No.AS 01 BE 8399 (XUV-500) seized on 31.01.2023 with a large ganja consignment (Special (N) Case No.05/2023, Special Judge, Udalguri), sought custody under S.528 BNSS 2023 after the Special Judge's 01.09.2023 order refused release. Owner not named in charge-sheet; vehicle need not remain seized; Investigating Officer to release vehicle on document verification and Rs.50,000/- bond; petition disposed. Advocates: S. Munir / S. Rana for petitioner; K. Baishya, Addl. Public Prosecutor for State of Assam.
What did the court decide?
Investigating Officer directed to give custody of the seized vehicle bearing Regn. No.AS 01 BE 8399 (XUV-500) to its registered owner after verification of all documents and on taking a bond of Rs.50,000/-