STARTUP LEGAL2 Sept 2026
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A lorry owner, whose vehicle was seized with 66 kg of ganja, lost his release plea. The Madras High Court said he must approach the Drug Disposal Committee under NDPS rules, not the usual court process. The Supreme Court, however, says this clashes with its own Biswajit Dey verdict, which protects owners who had no knowledge. This matters for anyone facing vehicle seizure in drug cases.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Madras High Court refused to release a lorry seized with 66 kg of ganja because NDPS law requires going through the Drug Disposal Committee.
- The Supreme Court said the Madras High Court's view contradicts its own judgment in Biswajit Dey v. State of Assam.
- In Biswajit Dey, the Supreme Court said confiscation can happen only after trial ends and the owner must get a hearing.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Vehicle owners facing NDPS seizure should tell their lawyer about the Biswajit Dey judgment and ask whether it applies to their case.
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