MOTIRAM GOVINDA CHAVAN vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA POLICE STATION RISOD — 26/2026

Case Summary: Cri.M.A. No. 26/2026 Court Decision: The court allowed Motiram Govinda Chavan's application and ordered the release of his seized Eicher tractor and LMV trailer (detained in Crime No. 119/2026 for mining regulation violations) upon execution of a ₹5 lakh indemnity bond. The court rejected the police's objections, finding that the applicant proved ownership, had paid penalties (₹1,12,150), and that prolonged police custody posed risk of property deterioration with no investigative purpose remaining. Key Conditions: The applicant must not sell or transfer the property without court permission, maintain it in good condition, and produce it when directed. The investigating officer was ordered to photograph and document the vehicle's condition before release. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.