Sri N D Jayadevappa v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru — W.P. No.22216 of 2025 (Excise), decided 23.03.2026 by K.S. Hemalekha, J. — release of seized vehicle and liquor bottles under Karnataka Excise Act, 1965; criminal proceedings quashed in Crl.P. No.3726/2024 (order dated 20.01.2025); refund of cash deposit Rs.90,000/-; cancellation of indemnity bond; non-consideration of representation dated 02.06.2025; mandamus to Deputy Commissioner of Excise (respondent No.2) to consider representation regarding seized goods within four weeks.
What did the court decide?
Writ of mandamus issued directing respondent No.2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.06.2025 (Annexure-J), insofar as it relates to release of the seized goods, in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the order; the reliefs of release of vehicle and refund of the Rs.90,000/- cash deposit stand complied with by the respondents.