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2021 (10) TMI 131 - HC - Indian LawsSeeking return of seized amount - whether there is a serious error inasmuch as the learned Court failed to consider that the seized cash belong to Bharatiya Janata Party and the petitioner was authorized to collect the same? - HELD THAT:- Provision of Section 451 provides for that when any property is produced before any Criminal Court during any inquiry or trial, the Court may make such order as it thinks fir for the proper custody of such property pending the conclusion of the inquiry or trial - Thus, it is understood that to avoid such situation powers under Section 451 Cr.P.C should be exercised promptly and at the earliest as it is of no use to keep valuable articles and currency notes in police custody for years till the trial is overThe seized articles being the cash of ₹ 30 lacs be deposited to the account of the BJP, West Bengal Unit after detailed panchnama and by taking photographs of such articles and on proper security. Application disposed off.
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