Guidelines Issued to Trial Courts for Release of Seized Property Like Mobile Phones and Laptops During Criminal Case Investigation: Karnataka High Court

In a pivotal ruling, the Karnataka High Court has established model guidelines for trial courts concerning the release of seized properties under Section 451 and Section 457 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.), and Section 497 of the Bangalore North Sub-Division (BNSS). This decision comes until the State Government formulates specific rules for such matters. Case Overview The ruling was delivered by a single judge bench led by Justice…