Faris v. The Officer In Charge, Police Station, Galenbindunuwewa and Another – sllr 1992 volume 1 page 167

In the case between FARIS and THE OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, POLICE STATION, GALENBINDUNUWEWA AND ANOTHER, the court addressed whether a lorry could be lawfully confiscated under the proviso to Section 3A of the Animals Act, considering the owner’s claim of no knowledge or involvement in the commission of the alleged offence. It was determined that an order for confiscation should not be made if the owner demonstrates either that all reasonable precautions were taken to prevent the offence or that the vehicle was used without the owner’s knowledge. Reference was made to relevant statutory provisions and precedent, including Nizar v. Inspector of Police, emphasizing that mere vehicle characteristics or modifications do not establish owner complicity. The order of confiscation was set aside, reaffir