A.Revathy vs Inspector of Police — 19/2026

Summary The Principal District & Sessions Judge, Coimbatore allowed the Criminal Revision Petition and set aside the lower court's order, ordering return of the seized vehicle (Mini Lorry, Reg.No. TN 27 P 1558) to the petitioner as interim custody. The court reasoned that keeping the commercial vehicle idle indefinitely at the police station serves no purpose and causes depreciation, particularly following Supreme Court precedent that seized vehicles should not be retained for extended periods. The vehicle was released subject to stringent conditions including a ₹50,000 bond with sureties, photographic documentation, an undertaking not to alienate or alter it, and production before police/court as required. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.