Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Secs. 451/457–Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985–Release of vehicle–Denial from –Petitioner was found to be carrying prohibited substance on the motor-cycle–Confiscation proceedings can be initiated at any time and it is not necessary to wait for the conclusion of the trial–Trial of the case is a procrastinated process and it may take years to culminate–The best alternative available for the Court is to initiate the confession proceedings, and if the owner is unable to explain regarding the carrying of contraband articles through such vehicle, then the Court can pass the order for confiscation–Directed accordingly.
