Registration Certificate Alone Is Not the Sole Factor for Interim Release of Seized Vehicles Under Section 457 CrPC: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified that the registration certificate of a vehicle alone does not determine the entitlement to interim custody under Sections 451 and 457 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized that while registration is relevant, it is only an evidentiary factor and does not confer automatic right to possession of seized vehicles. This ruling provides important guidance on the principles governing…