Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack
Order Date: 23 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Marati Suresh Goud; Opposite Party: State of Odisha.
- Original order dated 05.02.2026 (MC No.37 of 2025) by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, R. Udayagiri, under Section 503 of the BNSS, directed release of the seized Bharat Benz (Reg No. TG-08-U-0742) used for illegal transport of 56 cattle (one died), upon payment of Rs 27,61,500 and execution of an indemnity bond of Rs 19,59,746.
- Petitioner filed a revision seeking to pay the amount in instalments, proposing an upfront deposit of Rs 2,50,000 and the balance in instalments; State counsel raised a flight‑risk concern.
- The Court considered the petition and the State’s observations.
Final Outcome
- Petitioner must deposit Rs 2,61,500 upfront.
- Remaining Rs 25,00,000 to be paid in twenty‑five equal monthly instalments of Rs 1,00,000 each, via post‑dated cheques; first instalment due two months after vehicle release.
- Upon receipt of the upfront amount and the post‑dated cheques, the vehicle shall be released.
- Prosecution may initiate action if any cheque is dishonoured.
- The deposited amounts shall be released to Treasurer Madan Mohan Goshala, Dengausta as per the original order.
- No alteration to other directions concerning cattle maintenance and welfare.
Topics: Animal Welfare, Legal Procedure