Skip to content

Statute → case law

See how courts applied this provision

Jump to judgments under this act, then open an AI Brief on any order. Semantic Search helps you ask in plain English.

  • AI Brief & Ask
  • Semantic AI Search

Credentials emailed - log in to pick up where you left off.

TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Indian Forest Act, 1927 Section 62

Punishment for Wrongful Seizure

~1 min read
https://sooperkanoon.com/act/3328

Bare act section · Research

About this section

Indian Forest Act, 1927 Section 62 is part of Indian Forest Act, 1927 - Punishment for Wrongful Seizure. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

Research copy - verify against official government publications before filing or court use.

Section Text

Any Forest-officer or Police-officer who vexatiously and unnecessarily seizes any property on pretence of seizing property liable to confiscation under this Act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Frequently asked questions

What does Indian Forest Act, 1927 Section 62 provide?

Section Section 62 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Punishment for Wrongful Seizure) is reproduced on this page as part of the Indian Forest Act, 1927. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

How do I find judgments on Indian Forest Act, 1927 Section 62?

Open “Find citing judgments” on this page to search Supreme Court, High Court, and tribunal decisions that reference Indian Forest Act, 1927 Section 62. Advanced act search can narrow results by court, year, or additional act filters.

Is the section text on SooperKanoon official?

SooperKanoon hosts bare act text for research and quick reference. For filings or compliance in Central, confirm the wording against the official state gazette or authorized publication.

AI Briefs · Semantic Search · Save & annotate judgments

Start your 7-day free trial