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High Court dismissed Writ Petition Challenging Confiscation of Forest Produce and Vehicle Under Indian Forest Act, 1927. Confiscation Order sustained.

17 Mar 2026

The dispute originated from the confiscation of red sanders logs and a transport vehicle by forest authorities in Maharashtra. The petitioners, transp...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Directs Eviction of Encroachers and Restoration of Forest Lands in Tamil Nadu's Agasthyamalai Landscape — CEC Reports Widespread Illegal Occupation by Government Employees and Slow Implementation of Court Orders. The Court emphasized the need for time-bound eviction, disciplinary action against government encroachers, and monthly review by the Chief Secretary to ensure compliance with forest and wildlife laws.

29 May 2026

The Supreme Court was hearing civil appeals concerning two issues: preservation of Reserve Forests, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Tiger Reserves in Tamil ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Land Title Dispute Favoring Forest Department Over Gaon Sabha Leases. Title to 162 Acres in Village Kasmandi Khurd Vests with Forest Department Based on Notifications Under U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 and Indian Forest Act, 1927, Invalidating Subsequent Leases by Gaon Sabha.

5 Oct 2021

The dispute arose from consolidation proceedings concerning land in Village Kasmandi Khurd, where the Forest Department and lessees claimed title. The...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Kerala Forest Act Case Due to Lack of Evidence and Statutory Interpretation. Sandalwood Oil Not Classified as Forest Produce Under Section 2(f), and Prosecution Failed to Prove Illicit Removal from Reserve Forest as Required Under Section 27(1)(d).

6 Oct 2021

The appeal arose from a criminal conviction under the Kerala Forest Act, 1961, involving the appellant, a partner in a firm manufacturing and trading ...

High Court

High Court of Bombay at Nagpur Quashes Confiscation of Vehicles and Timber Under Indian Forest Act, 1927 — Lack of Mens Rea and Bona Fide Possession Established. The court held that confiscation under Section 61-A requires proof of intentional violation of the Act, and where the owner had a valid transit pass and permission, the confiscation order was unsustainable.

4 May 2019

The petitioners, Syed Burhan Syed Nabi, Sk. Kadir Sk. Vazir, and Mahendra Anil Madipal, filed a criminal writ petition under Article 226 of the Consti...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision, Dismisses Appeals in Sandalwood Confiscation Case: Forest Department Directed to Adhere to Government Scheme

14 May 2024

Forest Offence, Sandalwood Confiscation, Kerala Forest Act, Government Scheme 1. Background: The appeals arising from the High Court judgment date...

High Court

Bombay High Court Holds Writ Petition Maintainable Against Sessions Judge's Order Under Indian Forest Act, 1927 Despite Finality Clause. Finality Clause Under Section 61G Does Not Bar Constitutional Remedy Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

9 Jan 2018

The petitioner, Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (FDCM), filed a criminal writ petition challenging an order dated 01/08/2017 pas...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds State's Vesting of Private Forest Land Under Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971. The court affirmed the tribunal's rejection of the claimant's exemption plea due to insufficient evidence of principal cultivation as plantation under Section 2(f) of the Act.

29 Oct 2021

The appeal arose from a dispute over the vesting of land under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971. The respondent, Popular ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Petitioner in Mining Dispute — Quashes Forest Officer's Stop Order for Lack of Jurisdiction. License Under Maharashtra Minerals Rules Valid for Transport of Bauxite from Non-Forest Land, No Prior Approval Under Forest (Conservation) Act Required.

28 Mar 2019

The petitioner, Dharti Industries Pvt. Ltd., a company engaged in mining and processing of minerals, challenged a communication dated 19.12.2017 issue...

High Court

Bombay High Court Remands Forest Vehicle Confiscation Case for Fresh Consideration — Appellate Court Failed to Apply Burden of Proof Under Section 61B of Indian Forest Act. Owner's claim of due diligence not properly scrutinized; matter remanded for fresh decision.

22 Jun 2011

The case involves a criminal writ petition filed by the Authorized Officer/Assistant Conservator of Forest and others against the judgment of the Adho...

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