This revision application is directed against the order dated 1.7.2011 passed by Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Dhanbad in P.C.R. Case No. 84 of 2011 whereby and whereunder prayer of the petitioner for release of the truck bearing registration no. WB-15A-5376 seized by the S.P.C.A. Inspector was rejected.

2. While the truck bearing registration no. WB-15A-5376 was carrying six animals and 27 bulls from East Champaran to Pandua Pashu Hat, Hooghly, West Bengal for the purpose of their slaughter it was intercepted. On inspection being made, it was found that they were being carried in such manner that they were unable to stand/move or breath freely. All the animals were found tied and chained in an unreasonable short and single rope and that they have not been provided with proper food, water and medicine and as such, they were subjected to pain and suffering during transportation. Thus, it has been alleged that animals were being carried in violation of Sections 3/4 and 4(a)4(b)(2) of Bihar (now Jharkhand) Preservation and Improvement of Animals Act II of 1956. On such allegation, vehicle was seized and was handed over to Rajganj Police Station and a case was lodged.

3. Upon comp