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

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Section 3A

Penalty for Contravention of the Provisions of Theact

~1 min read
https://sooperkanoon.com/act/46522

Bare act section · Research

About this section

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Section 3A is part of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 - Penalty for Contravention of the Provisions of Theact. 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

1[3A. Penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act

Whoever contravenes or abets the contravention of any of the provisions of section 2, shall be punishable with simple imprisonment for a period which may extend to fifteen days.

_________________

1. Inserted by Act 69 of 1988, section 3 w.e.f. 15.3.1989.

Frequently asked questions

What does Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Section 3A provide?

Section Section 3A of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (Penalty for Contravention of the Provisions of Theact) is reproduced on this page as part of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. 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 Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Section 3A?

Open “Find citing judgments” on this page to search Supreme Court, High Court, and tribunal decisions that reference Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Section 3A. 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