💨 Abstract

The Supreme Court ruled that vehicles used for drug trafficking can only be confiscated after the conclusion of the trial when the accused is convicted, acquitted, or discharged. The court stated there is no specific bar under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against the interim release of seized vehicles, provided the owner was not complicit in the offense.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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