State Of Kerala vs Padalooiyil Mary Antony .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision in M.F.A No. 1247 of 2000, which set aside the Forest Tribunal's order under Section 8 of the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971. The Court found that the schedule property was under cultivation and not a private forest as defined by the KPF Act, supported by local inspection reports and the absence of forest trees. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's findings without costs.