PATNA, India, April 28 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on April 24:

In the instant petition, petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs:-

(1.) That this is an application for issuance of an appropriate writ, order or direction, quashing the order dated 23.08.2024 passed by the learned Addl. Collector cum Addl. District Magistrate, Purnea in Excise Case No. 94/2024-25 whereby the Addl. Collector while releasing the vehicle bearing No. BR11GE-6341 in favour of the petitioner directed him to deposite a sum of Rs.3,14,000/- (50% of insured amount) and Rs. 9420 as penalty for release of vehicle.

And further direct the Respondentconcern to release the vehicle in favour of the petitioner after receiving the minimum amount...