Banoth Balu v. The State of Ap.
Case brief
What is this about?
In Criminal Petition No. 1031 of 2013, the single judge held that the petitioner cannot invoke the inherent powers of this Court under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to release seized black jaggery. The appropriate remedy is to approach the concerned Court or authority under Section 34 Cr.P.C. or the relevant Excise Act provisions.
What did the court decide?
The criminal petition was dismissed. Liberty was given to the petitioner to approach the appropriate Court or Forum.