SECTION FORESTOR 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 from the case of State of Karnataka vs. K.Krishnan [2000 (7) SCC 80]. The Court emphasized that the power to release such vehicles should only be exercised in exceptional circumstances and not merely due to prolonged custody. The Court ultimately set aside the High Court's order, reinforcing the need to adhere to the provisions of the Forest Act regarding the interim release of vehicles used in forest offences.