The court has made a decision about a vehicle that was taken by the authorities, saying that the initial lack of action was unfair. Justice T. Madhavi Devi has ordered that the vehicle be returned to its owner, but under certain conditions.
A vehicle with the registration number GJ-36-V-8886 was taken, which led its owner, Mr. Rajesh Patel, to file a legal request. The authorities had filed a police report (No. 937 of 2025) on October 14, 2025, but Mr. Patel claimed that taking the vehicle was both unfair and against the law.
Mr. C. Venkat Yadav, who is Mr. Patel's lawyer, argued for the vehicle to be returned. He mentioned that a similar case had been decided in favor of the owner, which should be considered in this situation. The government lawyers did not argue against these points.
"Mr. Patel is only asking for the vehicle with the number GJ-36-V-8886 to be returned, depending on the final decision of the ongoing legal process."
Justice T. Madhavi Devi instructed that the vehicle be returned, but with conditions. Mr. Patel must provide two local guarantees and a bank guarantee of Rs. 50,000 to the District Collector of Medchal-Makajgiri District.
"The vehicle will be returned depending on the final decision of the confiscation process."
Mr. Patel must also agree not to sell or change the vehicle and must work with the authorities. If he misses two hearings in a row, the vehicle could be taken again.
The court resolved the request, highlighting that the vehicle's return depends on ongoing legal proceedings under the Essential Commodities Act. The ruling by Justice T. Madhavi Devi offers a clear way to handle similar disputes in the future.
