RANCHI, India, April 9 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on March 10:

1. Heard the parties.

2. This Writ Petition Criminal has been filed invoking the jurisdiction of this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India with the prayer for setting aside the order dated 23.05.2023 passed by the respondent no. 3 being the Deputy Commissioner, Latehar in Confiscation Case no. 29 of 2023 by which, by which the respondent no. 3 has confiscated the vehicle of the petitioner bearing registration no. JH01CJ-7129 and has also directed the District Mining Officer, Latehar to initiate auction of confiscated vehicle and minerals after fixing the reserve price in exercise of the power under Rule 11 (v) of the Jharkhand Minerals ...