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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M. Nirmal Kumar, J
Pravin – Appellant
Versus
The Station House Officer Thirukanur Police Station, Puducherry – Respondent
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| 1. prosecution seized vehicle in ndps contraband case; owner seeks interim custody. (Para 2) |
| 2. parties argue over apex court ruling on vehicle release jurisdiction. (Para 4) |
| 3. courts retain bnss discretion for innocent owners despite ndps rules. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 4. petition allowed; trial court to decide custody on merits. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
ORDER
The present criminal original petition has been filed seeking to quash the docket order dated 02.02.2026 in Crl.MP.SR.No.279 of 2026, passed by the learned Additional District Judge-III, Puducherry and to consequently, return the vehicle bearing Registration No.PY-05-VE-0753 Renault Triber RXL MT 1L ECE Car bearing Chasis No.MEERBC008R3202258 & Engine No.B4DF424E075522 Colour Stealth Black seized by the respondent police in connection with Crime No.03 of 2026.
2. It is the case of the prosecution that based on secret information received by the respondent police with regard to sale of contraband by the accused persons, the respondent seized several contrabands, and vehicle from the accused persons and registered the present complaint in Crime No.03 of 2026 for the offences under Sections 20(b) (ii) (B), r/w 8(c) of t
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