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 contrary to established principles, specifically referencing 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 cases and for good reasons, which were not present in this instance. The appeal by the State of Karnataka was allowed, reinforcing the need to protect forest resources under the relevant legislation.