Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Secs. 451–Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985–Sec. 8/18–Release of vehicle–Denial–400 gms. opium was recovered from the car without any licence or permit–Interim custody of vehicle cannot be denied on the ground of severity of offence–It also cannot be denied on the ground that the vehicle is liable to be confiscated in case the offence is proved against the accused–Directed to release the vehicle subject to a certain conditions.


