BNSS: Property Attachment Quashed as Mere Suspicion Cannot Replace ‘Reason to Believe’

Piyush Sharma Vs State of West Bengal & Anr. (Calcutta High Court) The Calcutta High Court examined the scope of Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in a case involving attachment of properties alleged to represent proceeds of crime. The petitioner had lodged a complaint alleging misappropriation of over ₹15 crore in cash and medicines worth ₹93 lakh. During the investigation, the Investigating Officer (IO) sought attachment of certain properties under Section 107 BNSS, and the Magistrate ordered attachment after the accused failed to respond to show-cause noti...