IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.670 of 2010 RAJ KUMAR PRASAD Versus STATE OF BIHAR & ANR ----------- 4 20.9.2010 The petitioner prays for quashing the seizure of 46 bags containing 22.66 quintals of rice by the Block Supply Officer, Pandarak, Patna given rise to Pandarak P.S. Case No.61 of 2010 dated 19.5.2010. The petitioner submits that he is an agriculturist and produced the aforesaid rice in his own agricultural farm. Learned State counsel opposes the prayer for release of the seized foodgrains. Without going into the merit of the case, this court finds that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the rice in question under seizure for a long time as it is a perishable commodity. Having heard counsel for the parties, this court observes that if the petitioner files an application before the S.D.J.M., Barh for release of the aforesaid seized rice, the learned Magistrate would release the same in favour of the petitioner on his furnishing adequate surety to his satisfaction. It is made clear that the release of the aforesaid rice will be subject to the result of the confiscation case and/or criminal proceedings. With the aforesaid observations and directions, this 2 KHAN writ petition stands disposed of. Let this order be communicated to the S.D.J.M., Barh through fax at the cost of the petitioner. (S.P.Singh,J)