Property Seized Due To Dispute Must Be Released To Rightful Owner If Not Needed For Logical Conclusion Of Trial: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court ruled on the release of seized property before the completion of trial under Section 451 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). This section empowers courts to order the custody of property pending inquiry or trial. The High Court's ruling likely clarifies the conditions and circumstances under which such seized property, which may be subject to deterioration or is otherwise inconvenient to keep, can be released to its owner or a rightful claimant even before the conclusion of the trial. The court would typically impose conditions to ensure the property's availability if required during the trial.