Discover how the Supreme Court set aside the Gujarat High Court’s order releasing ₹50 lakh seized cash, restoring the lower courts' refusal.

The judgment emphasizes that ownership of seized property (muddamal) in multi-victim cheating cases cannot be determined until all claims are adjudicated at trial.

Citing Section 451 CrPC and the pivotal Sunderbhai Ambalal Desai precedent, the Court reiterated that interim release can only happen with thorough verification—protecting the interests of all parties and justice for the victims.

Key Statutes

•⁠ ⁠Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Section 451

•⁠ ⁠Indian Penal Code, 1860 - Section 406, Section 420, Section 120-B

•⁠ ⁠Constitution of India - Articles 226 & 227