STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH vs YEDLA PERRAYA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a lorry could be confiscated under Section 43 of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Act, 1882, when the owner was unaware of its use for illicit timber transport. The Court held that while the trial court must confiscate the vehicle, the appellate court has discretion under Section 47 to order disposal as deemed just. The Sessions Court's decision to set aside the confiscation was upheld, affirming the appellate court's authority to make such determinations.