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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
B.PUGALENDHI
R.Manimaran – Appellant
Versus
State of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
Question 1? How to dispose of seized conveyances under NDPS Act when ownership is claimed post-acquittal? Question 2? What is the supremacy between NDPS Act provisions (Section 52A and 2022 Rules) and CrPC sections (451/452) in the disposal of seized vehicles? Question 3? What are the procedural requirements and roles of the Drug Disposal Committee under NDPS Act and Rules for pre-trial and post-trial disposal of seized property?
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| Table of Content |
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| 1. facts of the case regarding vehicle seizure. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. appellant's argument for vehicle return based on acquittal. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. state's opposition citing procedural issues. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. court's observation on appellant's delayed claim. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 5. legal framework for disposal of seized vehicles. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 6. procedural requirements under ndps act for vehicle disposal. (Para 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 7. classification of vehicles under ndps act. (Para 18 , 19 , 20) |
| 8. role of drug disposal committees in vehicle disposal. (Para 21 , 22 , 23) |
| 9. supremacy of ndps act over crpc in disposal matters. (Para 24 , 25 , 26) |
| 10. court's directive on procedural compliance for disposal. (Para 27 , 28 , 29) |
| 11. court's conclusion on vehicle return and procedural adherence. (Para 30 , 31 , 32) |
| 12. concerns over systemic issues in disposal processes. (Para 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40) |
| 13. call for strict compliance with disposal procedures. (Para 41 , 42 , 43 , 44) |
JUDGMENT :
1. The present criminal appeal is directed against the order dated 31.08.2023 passed by the learned Judge, Additional District Court for EC and NDPS Act Cases, Pudukottai, in Crl.M.P
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