GENERAL2 Sept 2026
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A truck owner has reached the Supreme Court after courts refused to release his seized vehicle. Police found 8,064 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor, around 22,500 litres, without a permit, plus edible goods worth nearly ₹99 lakh. Lower courts cited the Gujarat Prohibition Act. The owner says trials may take years and the truck is rotting.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Police seized a truck carrying 8,064 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor without a permit, worth over ₹17 lakh.
- Lower courts rejected the owner's request for interim release, citing Section 98(2) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
- The owner has appealed to the Supreme Court, saying the trial may take 4-5 years and the truck is deteriorating.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your vehicle is seized in a prohibition case, consult a lawyer immediately. Seized vehicles are not easily returned, so gather ownership proof and be ready to argue for interim custody.
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