VIJAY BAHADUR SINGH Vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The appellant is the owner of a truck UPZ 3653. The vehicle was seized by the police in connection with an offence under Sections 399 and 402 I.P.C:on December 20/21, 1973. For the release of the truck the appellant moved the Sub Divisional Magistrate who had jurisdiction, but that application was rejected. Subsequently, he moved in revision the Sessions Court for the same relief whereupon the Sessions Judge reported the case for decision of the High Court under S. 438 Cr. P.C. The High Court, after hearing the parties, directed release of the truck on the appellant furnishing a cash security of Rs. 50.000/- and a personal bond in a sum of Rupees Rs. 25,000/-. This order is attacked in the present appeal.

(2.) After hearing counsel, on a suggestion from Court both sides agree that the interests of justice (that is, -the availability of the vehicle at the time of the trial for purposes of evidence) require that the truck be released to the petitioner on condition that he deposits Rs.10,000/- in cash before the Sub Divisional Magistrate Gyanpur and enters into a personal bond for Rs. 25,000/-. The release will be on the following conditions: