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The Gujarat High Court directed the release of a car seized in a liquor case while the trial continues, subject to a solvent surety equal to its value as stated in the police report.
Judge / Bench — Justice J. C. Doshi.
In Maksudbhai Inusbhai Hamirka v State of Gujarat (2026:GUJHC:71192, 5 November 2026), the court said the Gujarat Prohibition Act does not absolutely bar interim release. The applicant must undertake not to transfer the car and must produce it when ordered. Police must photograph it and prepare a seizure record before release.
Advocates appearing — Applicant: Aditya A. Asthavadi and Jigar I. Salvi. State, respondent 1: Krina Calla, Additional Public Prosecutor. Respondent 2 was served; counsel not named in the judgment.
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