ABDUL VAHAB versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

ABDUL VAHAB versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court held that the M.P. Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 2004 and the 2012 Rules incorporate provisions of the CrPC and contain no non-obstante clause ousting criminal courts' jurisdiction; therefore the High Court could entertain a Section 482 CrPC petition. Confiscation of the appellant's truck after...

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Parties
Appellant: Abdul Vahab; Respondent: State of Madhya Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
04 March 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From the High Court of Madhya Pradesh Judgment Dated 15.05.2019 in Misc. Criminal Case No.1813 of 2019 Under Section 482 Cr PC
Outcome
Appeal allowed; High Court judgment set aside; confiscation order quashed.
Legal Topics
Confiscation, Seizure, Section 482 Cr PC, Article 300 a, Burden of Proof, M.p. Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 2004, M.p. Govansh Vadh Pratishedh Rules, 2012
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Constitutional Law Administrative Law Confiscation Seizure Section 482 Cr PC Article 300 a +3 more

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Parties

Abdul Vahab

Appellant

State of Madhya Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From the High Court of Madhya Pradesh Judgment Dated 15.05.2019 in Misc. Criminal Case No.1813 of 2019 Under Section 482 Cr PC

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court has jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to entertain challenge to confiscation proceedings under Section 11(5) of the M.P. Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 2004 and Rule 5 of M.P. Govansh Vadh Pratishedh Rules, 2012
  2. 2 Whether confiscation of a vehicle after acquittal in related criminal proceedings amounts to unlawful deprivation of property under Article 300A
  3. 3 Whether Section 13A of the 2004 Act shifts burden of proof in confiscation proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court held that the M.P. Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 2004 and the 2012 Rules incorporate provisions of the CrPC and contain no non-obstante clause ousting criminal courts' jurisdiction; therefore the High Court could entertain a Section 482 CrPC petition. Confiscation of the appellant's truck after acquittal in the related criminal trial amounted to arbitrary deprivation of property in violation of Article 300A, and Section 13A's burden-shifting in prosecution does not relieve the State of proving confiscation was lawful.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; High Court judgment set aside; confiscation order quashed.

Orders

  • Confiscation order dated 09.08.2017 passed by the District Magistrate, Agar Malwa is set aside
  • The High Court decision affirming confiscation is set aside