Keeping Seized Vehicles in Police Custody for Years Serves No Purpose; Directs Video Recording and Release After Verification: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that keeping seized vehicles in police custody for long periods serves no constructive purpose and only leads to depreciation, decay and environmental damage. The Court stressed that advances in digital technology allow for photographs and videos to act as sufficient evidence, enabling vehicles to be returned to rightful owners without delay. Background Of Seizure The case concerned a Maruti Swift car seized…
