Supreme Court of India · 2023-08-09
ASSISTANT WILD LIFE WARDEN vs K.K.MOIDEEN
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/35511
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ASSISTANT WILD LIFE WARDEN
- Respondent
- K.K.MOIDEEN
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BINDAL HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the legality of the High Court's order directing the release of seized rosewood logs and the lorry involved in illegal transportation. The case involved the seizure of illicit rosewood, which was found to be cut from a protected forest area, and the subsequent legal proceedings. The Court analyzed whether the High Court's interference was justified and upheld the importance of strict enforcement of forest conservation laws. The Court ultimately dismissed the appeal, emphasizing the need to prevent illegal timber trade and uphold environmental laws.