State Of Tripura & Ors vs Bina Choudhary & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gauhati High Court, affirming the trial court's decree for Rs.2,03,364/- with 12% interest from 18.10.1993 to 31.12.1995, and Rs.252/- per day thereafter, in a case involving the illegal seizure of a vehicle under Section 52(A) of the Indian Forest (Tripura Second Amendment) Act, 1986. The Court established that the owner was entitled to compensation due to the unlawful detention of the vehicle and the failure to return it after the payment was made. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's judgment and the compensation awarded.