https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=280282 Section 451 CrPC allows a criminal court to order custody, sale or other disposal of seized property when it is expedient, especially where a vehicle is likely to deteriorate during prolonged custody. Section 457 CrPC likewise permits release of seized property on conditions fixed by the Magistrate. The text states that seized vehicles should not be left unused and depreciating in police or court custody if their evidentiary value can be preserved through photographs, panchnama and related records. It therefore supports permitting sale or return of the vehicle, with the proceeds safeguarded for the person ultimately entitled. en-us Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:05:31 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=280282 Section 451 CrPC allows a criminal court to order custody, sale or other disposal of seized property when it is expedient, especially where a vehicle is likely to deteriorate during prolonged custody. Section 457 CrPC likewise permits release of seized property on conditions fixed by the Magistrate. The text states that seized vehicles should not be left unused and depreciating in police or court custody if their evidentiary value can be preserved through photographs, panchnama and related records. It therefore supports permitting sale or return of the vehicle, with the proceeds safeguarded for the person ultimately entitled. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=280282