High Court of Bombay, Nagpur Bench Quashes Release of Trucks in Forest Offence; Magistrate's Jurisdiction Ousted by Confiscation Proceedings Under Indian Forest Act. Once Authorised Officer Initiates Confiscation Under Section 61-A, Magistrate Cannot Release Seized Vehicles Under CrPC, Sections 61-G and 61-D Provide Exclusive Forums.
27 Sep 2006The Authorised Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forests, Khamgaon, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challengin...
