NDPS Disposal Rules Don’t Bar Interim Release Of Seized Vehicle To Innocent Owner: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that NDPS Disposal Rules, 1989, do not prevent interim release of a seized vehicle to an innocent owner. The Court observed that if the registered owner establishes non-involvement in the offence, continued confiscation is unjustified. It balanced enforcement with fairness, ensuring innocent individuals are not deprived of their property during prolonged trials, upholding both the rule of law and property rights.