STATE OF BIHAR vs MUSAFIR RAM .

The Supreme Court addressed the delegation of powers under Article 243(G) of the Constitution of India by the State of Bihar to Gram Panchayats for managing minor forest produce, clarifying that such delegation does not extend to protected areas like national parks. The Court emphasized that any collection of minor forest produce in these areas is prohibited as per the directives of the Central Empowered Committee in T.N. Godavarman Thirumalpad Vs. Union of India. The Court upheld the previous orders regarding compensation and damages related to delayed delivery of forest produce, ensuring clarity in the enforcement of these orders.