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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CHANDRA SHEKHAR JHA
Lalan Kumar S/o Shree Ram Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Bihar – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. facts surrounding the seizure of the tractor. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments regarding the legality of fines imposed. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. court's analysis on the legality of the fine. (Para 8 , 11) |
| 4. opposing viewpoints submitted by the state and counterparty. (Para 9) |
| 5. arguments from the appellant regarding the illegality of imposed fines. (Para 10) |
| 6. decision to quash the impugned order. (Para 12) |
| 7. order for release of the vehicle. (Para 13 , 14) |
JUDGMENT :
CHANDRA SHEKHAR JHA, J.
1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned A.P.P. for the State.
2. The present quashing petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner for quashing the order dated 25.07.2024 passed by learned I/C Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jehanabad in connection with Hulasganj P.S. Case No. 136 of 2024 registered for the offences under sections 379 and 411 of the I.P.C. and section 11, 43, 56, 4, 21 of Bihar Minerals (Concession, Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportations & Storage) Rules, 2019 (hereinafter referred to as the “Rules of 2019”).
3. The brief facts of the case is that one Mithilesh Kumar, Mines Inspector, District Mines Office, Jehanabad submitted a written complaint be
Fines must be legally justified, and arbitrary imposition is not permitted, particularly when a vehicle is seized and not in violation of road laws.
The ownership of a registered vehicle must be respected, and any seizure based on incorrect identification violates rights, necessitating timely judicial review.
A valid seizure is a prerequisite for the confiscation of property, and confiscation without an order from a competent court is not in accordance with the law.
A valid challan for mining activities protects the holder from claims of illegal mining, provided they comply with the terms of the challan and the circumstances leading to any delays are justifiable....
Confiscation of vehicles requires a competent court's order based on a written complaint, not an FIR; statutory procedures must be followed.
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