Supreme Court dismisses state's claim for litigation costs in case where seized property was returned.

The Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the state's request for litigation costs regarding a case where seized property was subsequently returned. The state argued that the costs should be borne by the applicant despite the property's return, while the applicant contended that the seizure was without legal basis. The court ruled that since the seizure was ultimately invalid and the property returned, the state bears the costs of the proceedings.