JAY PRAKASH MISHRA Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) U. S. Tripathi, J. Heard the learned Counsel for the applicant and the learned A. G. A. and perused the record.

(2.) THE vehicle bearing registration No. U. P. 62-D 7596 was seized in case crime No. 23 of 2001 under Section 60 of Excise Act by the Excise Inspector. THEreafter, the applicant moved an application for release of the above vehicle on the ground that he was its registered owner. THE learned Magistrate rejected the above application on the ground that provisions of Section 457 Cr. P. C. are not applicable because no Challan has been sent to the Court and before sending any challan, the Court has no jurisdiction to pass the order of release of vehicle.

(3.) SO far the pendency of confiscation proceeding is concerned, it does not create any bar in exercising jurisdiction under Section 457 Cr. P. C. in case any final order regarding confiscation is passed by the District Excise Officer that order will be applicable and the vehicle may be confiscated even after its release or giving in supurdagi of the registered owner.