On 25.01.2025, the respondent/Checkanurani Police registered Crime No.22 of 2025 for alleged offences under Sections 8(c) r/w 20(b) (ii)(B) and 25 of the NDPS Act, relating to possession/transport of ganja in a quantity falling under Section 20(b)(ii)(B). In the course of investigation, the police seized a Honda Activa scooter bearing Registration No. TN-58-BX-5095, treating it as a conveyance used in the commission of the NDPS offence. The scooter was taken into custody and kept in the police station as case property.

4. In the written objection to Crl.M.P.No.1238 of 2025, the prosecution has stated that the said vehicle has been sent to the Disposal Committee on 22.03.2025 for necessary action under the NDPS disposal procedures. It is contended that if the vehicle is handed over to the petitioner, she may not produce it in future, thereby frustrating the process of disposal / confiscation and prejudicing the prosecution. On these grounds, particularly, the forwarding to Disposal Committee and the apprehension of non-production, the prosecution opposed interim release of the vehicle.

Case of the Petitioner:

5. The petitioner’s case, as projected in her petition and in this revision,