Patna High Court|Friday, 20 February 2026
Patna HC Rules in Favor of Brij Kishor Prasad on Truck Seizure Case
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Arun Kumar Jha
Arun Kumar Jha
Patna HC Rules in Favor of Brij Kishor Prasad on Truck Seizure Case (2026) held that The court emphasized that the seizure of the vehicle was arbitrary as the petitioner had a valid challan and the vehicle's weight was within permissible limits.
Brij Kishor Prasad filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar after his truck was seized by the Mines Inspector for allegedly exceeding the permissible weight limit while transporting sand. The petitioner argued that he possessed a valid challan and that the vehicle's weight was within legal limits. The court ultimately ruled in favor of the petitioner, ordering the release of the truck and cancellation of the penalty imposed. This decision highlighted issues of arbitrary seizure and the need for proper adherence to regulations regarding transportation permits.
The court emphasized that the seizure of the vehicle was arbitrary as the petitioner had a valid challan and the vehicle's weight was within permissible limits.
The ruling underscored the importance of adhering to proper procedures in enforcing mining and transportation regulations.
The court found that the imposition of a penalty without valid grounds was unlawful and ordered its cancellation.
Truck seized by Mines Inspector
Penalty imposed by Mines Development Officer
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