Abuthalibu Mujeeba Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others – CA PHC APN NO: 122/15-2018

In the case between Abuthalibu Mujeeba (petitioner) and the Hon. Attorney General and others (respondents), the court addressed whether the petitioner, as the registered owner who purchased a motor lorry after its confiscation under the Animals Act, was entitled to its release. The court held that the petitioner lacked locus standi to seek the vehicle’s release, as ownership was acquired after the confiscation order, and no exceptional circumstances were established to justify revisionary intervention. It was reaffirmed that strict compliance with statutory requirements is necessary for setting aside forfeiture orders, and transfer of ownership following a lawful confiscation does not bestow standing to challenge such orders. This decision reaffirmed the principle that revisionary jurisdic