Supreme Court Grants Interim Custody of Seized Lorry to Owner

The Supreme Court granted interim custody of a lorry seized for allegedly transporting 6 kg of 'ganja' to its owner. The court emphasized the owner's lack of involvement in the drug transportation and highlighted the need to protect his business interests and rights.

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the owner of a lorry from which 6 kg of 'ganja' was allegedly found, granting him interim custody of the vehicle.

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta highlighted the absence of evidence pointing to the owner's involvement in drug transportation and emphasized the importance of safeguarding his business interests and ownership rights.

The decision overturns a previous ruling by the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court, favoring the owner's appeal and setting a precedent on case proceedings relating to the seizure of vehicles under the NDPS Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)