ORDER

Heard Mr.R.Anand, learned Counsel for Revision Petitioner and Mr.P.Kottaichamy, learned Government Advocate for Respondent.

2. Present Criminal Revision Case has been filed to set aside the order dated 27.10.2025 made in Cr.M.P.No.3601 of 2025 passed by Principal Special Court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases, Madurai, whereby the petition under Section 497 of BNSS for interim custody of vehicle viz., Ashok Leyland Container Lorry bearing Registration No.TN88 K 3720 (Chasis No.MBICTCHD4KEBE3687), was rejected on the premise that said vehicle was used for smuggling ganja and if handed over to petitioner, it would again be used for smuggling ganja.

3. Mr.R.Anand, learned Counsel for Revision Petitioner would submit that petitioner is owner of vehicle viz., Ashok Leyland Container Lorry bearing Registration No.TN88 K 3720 (Chasis No.MBICTCHD4KEBE3687). The said vehicle was seized by Respondent Police and a case was registered in Crime No.79 of 2025, dated 09.07.2025 for offences punishable under Section 8 (c), 20(b)(ii)(B) and 25 of NDPS Act, 1985, for illegal transportation of 1.100Kgs of Ganja. Petitioner has filed Crl.MP.No.3601 of 2025 before Principal