Suman Dandapat v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Vehicle detention petition (CRLMP No. 505 of 2026, Orissa High Court, decided 06.05.2026, Savitri Ratho, J.). Maruti ERTIGA Regn. OD-14-AJ-3938 detained by Sonepur Police Station, Subarnapur on 24.07.2025; two concealed number plates CG 13 UF 0839 and CG 04 MM 8403 found in search; driver Suman Dandapat held two SIMs and Rs. 18,400/- cash; no documents or explanation produced; representation to SP Subarnapur dated 26.09.2025 unheeded. Court refused to direct FIR registration or vehicle release; disposed of matter directing IIC to complete enquiry and act in accordance with law. Keywords: vehicle detention, police custody of vehicle, suspicious movement, fake/extra number plates, enquiry in progress, no direction, disposed.
What did the court decide?
No direction issued to register a case or release the vehicle; CRLMP disposed of directing Opposite Party No.3 to complete the enquiry and take consequent action in accordance with law.