Pritam Kumar Pathak v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi; W.P.(Cr.) No.40 of 2026; Pritam Kumar Pathak v. State of Jharkhand & Ors.; alleged illegal detention of vehicle bearing registration no. JH09BG 8045 loaded with goods by private respondents (Nikhil Sarawgi; Balaji Mini Steel & Rolling Pvt. Ltd.); Kotwali P.S. Case No. 173 of 2025 and Kotwali P.S. Case No.196 of 2025; seizure of vehicle confirmed by State affidavit dated pursuant to order dated 01.04.2026; grievance infructuous; liberty to approach concerned court for vehicle release; compensation not granted; writ disposed of, IAs closed; single judge bench of Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.; decision date 09/10.07.2026; uploaded 13/07/2026; neutral citation (2026:JHHC:20508).
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to the petitioner to approach the concerned court for redressal of his grievance regarding release of the vehicle; no direction for action against respondent nos. 6 and 7 and no compensation granted; pending interlocutory application(s) closed.