In Brief
The appellant's vehicle was seized in connection with a case involving illegal transportation of liquor. The High Court ordered its return on five conditions, including a requirement to deposit Rs. 1 lakh in the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund. The Supreme Court held that while the High Court could impose conditions ensuring the vehicle's preservation and the appellant's participation in proceedings, imposing a non-refundable monetary deposit in a public relief fund had no statutory basis and was therefore unwarranted. The Court allowed the appeal and set aside the deposit condition.
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