PATNA, India, March 8 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Feb. 5:
1. Heard learned counsel for the parties and I intend to dispose of the petition at this stage.
2. No counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of State-respondents or the Union of India.
3. The petitioner has approached this Court seeking following relief(s):-
"(i) For issuance of an appropriate writ in the nature of mandamus commanding and directing the respondent authorities to release the car vehicle bearing Registration No. BR06DF4017, Engine No. B4DA424EOL0222 which has been seized in connection with Sitamarhi Town P.S. Case No. 826/2023 registered under sections 399, 402, 414 of the Indian Penal Code read with Sections 25(1-b)A, 26 and 35 of th...