In Brief
The State of Bihar appealed against a High Court interim order that directed the release of seized goods from a godown on a surety bond. The Supreme Court held that the matter required final adjudication by the High Court. Instead of interfering with the interim relief, the Court deferred implementation of the de-sealing order pending expeditious disposal of the underlying writ petition by the High Court within six weeks. The appeal was allowed on this basis, preserving the High Court's substantive jurisdiction while staying the interim order.
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