Patna HC Set Aside Vehicle Confiscation for Imposing Penalty Not Sanctioned by Law

Shantanu Kumar Vs State of Bihar (Patna High Court) The Patna High Court considered a writ petition challenging an order dated 23.01.2024 passed by the confiscating authority imposing penalties for release of a seized vehicle. The authority had directed payment of a penalty equal to 50% of the insured value of the vehicle, amounting to ₹3,45,776, and an additional ₹10,373 described as penalty towards security and maintenance of the vehicle. The petitioner contended that the penalties were excessive considering the quantity of liquor recovered, stated to be 23.250 litres, and further argued...