Haryana Gauvansh Act, High Court Can Hear Plea Against Confiscation Order Despite Statutory Appeal Before Deputy Commissioner: Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a significant ruling by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the order for the confiscation of a vehicle under the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015 was quashed, reinforcing the importance of due process and the right to be heard. Case Overview The petitioner, Sakeel Ahmed, sought to challenge the confiscation order concerning his truck, which was seized while allegedly transporting Gauvansh (cows and bulls) for the purpose…