Final Order 1

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 37 Misc Crl / 3440/2026
Sanjeev Kumar Vs. Not Known 19164/2026 (Aman Vihar)
16.09.2026
Present: Dr. Rajveer, Ld. APP for the state.
Applicant is present with Ld counsel Sh. Rajendra.
This is an application for release of vehicle No. DL-8SCC-5270
(Scooty, Honda Activa 4G, engine no. 53668) on Superdari on behalf of applicant
/ owner Sanjeev Kumar.
Reply has been filed. Perused.
The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi has observed in Manjit Singh Vs.
State CRL. M.C.4485/2013 and CRL.M.A. NO. 16055/2013 decided on
10.09.2014 as follows:
1. Vehicles involved in an offence may be released to the rightful owner after
preparing detailed panchnama; taking photographs of the vehicle; valuation report;
and a security bond.
2. The photographs of the vehicle should be attested and countersigned by the
complainant, accused as well as by the person to whom the custody is handed over.
3. The production of the vehicle should not be insisted upon during the trial. The
panchnama and photographs along with the valuation report should suffice for the
purpose of evidence.
4. Return of vehicles and permission for sale thereof should be the general norm
rather than the exception.”
In these circumstances the aforesaid vehicle be released to the
registered owner subject to the following conditions:
1. IO/SHO is directed to release the vehicle to the registered owner after
verifying the ownership from concerned RTO.
2. IO shall prepare detailed panchnama mentioning the colour, appearance,
Engine No., Chasis No., registered owner and other necessary details of the
vehicle;
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3. IO shall take the colour photographs of the vehicle from different angles and
also of the engine no. and the chasis no. of the vehicle;
4. The photographs should be attested and counter signed by the complainant,
accused and the applicant;
5. IO shall get the vehicle value from a proper valuer and shall take a valuation
report in this regard from the valuer;
6. IO shall take the security bond/ Indemnity bond of appropriate value from
the applicant, taking into consideration the valuation report;
Copy of this order be given dasti to the applicant for compliance.
(Divyashree Raina)
JMFC-06/North-West/RC
Delhi/16.09.2026
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