Kaduram Meena Son of Shri Laxman v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
The Rajasthan High Court directed police to release seized tractors and trolleys used in illegal mining. The court held that since the Mining Department had not initiated confiscation proceedings or imposed penalties, the Magistrate's power under Cr.P.C. Sections 451 and 457 allowed release subject to conditions, including a security bond and mandatory vehicle registration.
What did the court decide?
Petitions allowed; seized tractors and trolleys released to registered owners upon depositing Rs. 1,00,000 security, getting vehicles registered/permitting within one month, and undertaking not to use