Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 457–Essential Commodities Act–Sec. 3/7–Custody of vehicle–Vehicle was seized carrying the bags of wheat bearing the seal of FCI–Petitioner is the power of attorney holder of regd. owner–Conclusion of the proceeding would take time as the investigation is still pending–Keeping of vehicle in idle condition would render it in total waste–Directed to release subject to furnishing the supurdginama of Rs. four lakhs with a surety bond.
