Supreme Court of India
State of West Bengal and Anr. v. Mahua Sarkar
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Indian Forest Act, 1927: ss.59A, 598 - Burden to prove that confiscated vehicle was used for carrying timber illegally c without knowledge or connivance of the owner himself or his agent and each had taken necessary precautions against such use - Held: Is on the owner - Mere assertion is not sufficient - On facts, owner failed to discharge the burden of proof - Vehicle already released by order of High Court - Owner 0 directed to deposit Rs.…
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