Madras HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Red Sander Woods Smuggling In Tamil Nadu; Seeks Response From DGP, DRI [Read Order]

The Madras High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of rampant red sander woods smuggling in the State and has sought a response on various issues from the local authorities. The Bench of Justice N. Kirubakaran and Justice P. Velmurugan noted that the smuggling racket was being operated by various political personalities, Police, exporters and brokers from both the State of Tamil...