STATE OF KARNATAKA vs K. KRISHNAN

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the seizure of a jeep and lorry under the Karnataka Forest Act, 1963, specifically referencing Section 71-A. The Court held that the High Court's modification of the conditions for interim custody, requiring only solvent sureties instead of a bank guarantee, was improper. The Court reinstated the original conditions imposed by the Authorized Officer, emphasizing the need for stringent measures to protect forest produce.