Section Forestor & Anr vs Mansur Ali Khan

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's order to release a vehicle involved in a forest offence was improper as it contradicted established principles in State of Karnataka vs. K.Krishnan [2000 (7) SCC 80]. The Court emphasized that vehicles seized for forest offences should not be released until the conclusion of all related proceedings, unless exceptional circumstances exist. The appeal by the State of Karnataka was allowed, reversing the High Court's decision and reinforcing the need for strict adherence to the Forest Act's provisions.