Jasbir Kaur & Ors. vs Union of India & Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdictional issues surrounding the confiscation of vehicles under the Bihar Amendment Act, 1990, and the Trade Act, 1984. It held that the Divisional Forest Officer lacked the authority to order confiscation, as the power rested with the competent court, thereby affirming the Patna High Court's decision that the order was without jurisdiction. The Court emphasized that the provisions of the Trade Act applied, excluding the Indian Forest Act, 1927, in this context.