Quick Summary: A court ordered the release of a seized lorry that was caught carrying PDS rice, but only under certain conditions. Justice T. Madhavi Devi made the decision on October 8, 2025.
On October 6, 2025, a truck, specifically an Ashok Leyland with the number MH 50 N 4567, was taken by the authorities. It was found carrying rice meant for the Public Distribution System (PDS), which led to legal action.
Justice T. Madhavi Devi was in charge of the case. The lawyer for the truck owner, Arjun Mehta, argued that in a similar past case, the court had allowed the release of a vehicle under conditions. The government lawyers did not argue against this.
The court decided to let the truck go but with certain rules:
Arjun Mehta must give a bank guarantee of ₹50,000 through a fixed deposit in favor of respondent No.2, the State Food Corporation.
Arjun Mehta must promise not to sell, change, or make any claims on the truck.
The release is temporary and depends on the outcome of further legal proceedings under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Arjun Mehta must bring the vehicle whenever the authorities ask for it.
The court allowed the truck to be released, but Arjun Mehta has to follow specific rules to ensure the legal process continues properly.
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