SI of Police, M.Pudhupatti Police Station vs Subramaniyan and one another — 46/2022

This document is a deposition of witness (PW 1) in Criminal Case No. CC. 46/2022 before the Judicial Magistrate Court No. 2, Sivakasi, recorded on October 7, 2025. The witness, a village administrative officer, testified regarding the illegal felling of Palmyra trees on government land (survey no. 984/1D1) in Sevlur village on May 22, 2021. The witness stated that approximately 17 logs were smuggled away, 13 logs were cut into 146 pieces, and the trees were sold without government authorization to individuals including one named Balasubramanian. The estimated value of the felled trees was Rs. 39,000. The witness's deposition includes extensive cross-examination by the defense regarding procedural details, timelines, and the credibility of the investigation process. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.