J.Pradeep v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED 16.07.2020

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE P.N. PRAKASH Crl.R.C.No.572 of 2020 J.Pradeep

...Petitioner

Vs.

State Rep. by The Inspector of Police Polur Police Station Polur, Tiruvannamalai District Cr.No.1024 of 2020

...Respondent

Criminal Revision filed under Section 397 Cr.P.C. seeking to set aside the order passed by the Judicial Magistrate, Polur in Crl.M.P.No.441 of 2020 dated 29.06.2020, whereby dismissing the application under Section 457 Cr.P.C. and to set aside the same by ordering interim custody of the vehicle Bolero City pick up bearing Reg.No.TN47 AM1036, Chassis No.MA1ZW2TBKK6L34895, Engine No.TBK4L84671 to the petitioner For Petitioner : Mr.K.Suresh For Respondent : Mr.K.Madhan Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This criminal revision has been filed seeking to set aside the order dated 29.06.2020 passed by the Judicial Magistrate, Polur in Crl.M.P.No.441 of 2020 whereby and whereunder the petitioner's prayer for return of his vehicle was denied. 2.It is seen that proceedings have been initiated under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act,1937, for confiscating the vehicle in question.

3.In view of the above, no orders for interim custody of the vehicle can be passed by this Court. Hence, this criminal revision stands dismissed. It is always open to the petitioner https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

to contest the confiscation proceedings and if it ends against him, can appeal to the Court of Session concerned. Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar gya To 1.The Judicial Magistrate Polur 2.The Inspector of Police Polur Police Station Polur, Tiruvannamalai District 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras Crl.R.C.No.572 of 2020 LN(CO) KKV/03/09/2020 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/