Order

22.08.2025 No.

01. 1. Heard Mr. Panda, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Ray, learned AGA for the State.

2. Instant revision is filed by the petitioner assailing the impugned order at Annexure-4 passed in connection with CMC No.93 of 2024 arising out of G.R. Case No.146 of 2023 by the learned S.D.J.M., Champua, whereby, an application under Section 457 Cr. P.C read with Section 503 BNSS moved by him seeking interim release and custody of the seizure vehicle bearing Registration No.OD-02-E-0577 in his favour has been declined.

3. Mr. Panda, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the investigation is in progress and the petitioner happens to be the rightful claimant and while claiming so, he refers to a copy of the General Power of Attorney at Annexure-3. It is submitted that the owner of the vehicle executed Annexure-3 in favour of the petitioner, hence, he is entitled to receive interim custody of the same but while considering an application under Section 457 Cr.P.C. read with Section 503 BNSS, the learned court below has refused on the premise that the investigation is in progress. The further submission is that the vehicle allegedly seized in connection w