Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction for Illegal Teakwood Transport Under Indian Forest Act, 1927 — Revision Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence of Ownership or Authorization. The court held that the burden of proof under Section 42 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 shifts to the accused once possession of timber is established, and the applicant failed to prove lawful possession.
5 Oct 2023The case involves a criminal revision application filed by Shrikrishna Rambhau Orivkar, who was convicted by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Akola, on ...




