The State Of Kerala vs A.A.Ali

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the State of Kerala against the High Court's order which modified the Magistrate's directive under Section 451 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court held that the requirement for a bank guarantee for the alleged loss to the Forest Department was unnecessary for the release of the vehicle involved in National Highway development work. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to allow the release of the vehicle without the bank guarantee condition.