STATE OF BIHAR . vs SHANO BANO — Crl.A. No. 1279/2009

Case Summary: State of Bihar v. Shano Bano (Crl.A. 1279/2009) The Supreme Court heard the State of Bihar's appeal against the High Court's order unconditionally releasing a seized vehicle allegedly transporting 850 protected tortoises in violation of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Court granted leave and modified the High Court's order, directing that the vehicle be released only upon the respondent depositing ₹1 lakh in the Trial Court or providing a bank guarantee thereof. The appeal was disposed of with this modification while the criminal prosecution continues before the Trial Court. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.