C.Nagaraj v. the Regional Transport Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought mandamus to release his accident-seized tractor and tanker held by the RTO. The court found the tanker unregistered and held the proper remedy was an application under Section 451 CrPC before the trial court; disposed of the petition permitting a representation for tanker registration on payment of penalty.
What did the court decide?
No release directed; liberty given to seek Section 451 CrPC remedy and file representation to RTO for tanker registration on payment of penalty, to be considered per law.