Bare ActsThe Indian Forest Act 1927

Section 62

Punishment for wrongful seizure

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

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