The Indian Forest Act 1878, 7 of 1878, (Rep., Act 16 of 1927) · X — .

Section 5. When the trial of any forest-offence is concluded, any forest-produce in respect of which such offen

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

55. When the trial of any forest-offence is concluded, any forest-produce in respect of which such offence has been committed shall, if it is the property of Government or has been confiscated, be taken charge of by a Forest-officer, and in any other case may be disposed of in such manner as the Court may direct. Procedure when offender not known, or cannot be found.

Source: India Code