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Scorpio Seized With Liquor, HC Quashes Confiscation Over Testing Lapse
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Jul 2026, 05:16 AM
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The Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the confiscation of a Scorpio vehicle and 154 liquor bottles, citing a procedural lapse in testing only a fraction of the seized alcohol.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled against the confiscation of a Scorpio vehicle and a large quantity of liquor, amounting to 154 bottles. The court's decision was based on a significant procedural irregularity identified during the seizure process.
Central to the High Court's quashing of the confiscation order was the fact that out of the 154 liquor bottles seized, only a mere nine were subjected to testing. This limited testing raised questions about the proper handling and verification of the entire seized contraband.
The court highlighted that such a discrepancy in testing procedures could undermine the evidence and the basis for confiscation. The ruling implies that authorities must adhere to stringent protocols when seizing and processing goods, especially those subject to legal regulations like alcohol.
Central to the High Court's quashing of the confiscation order was the fact that out of the 154 liquor bottles seized, only a mere nine were subjected to testing. This limited testing raised questions about the proper handling and verification of the entire seized contraband.
The court highlighted that such a discrepancy in testing procedures could undermine the evidence and the basis for confiscation. The ruling implies that authorities must adhere to stringent protocols when seizing and processing goods, especially those subject to legal regulations like alcohol.