The Forfeiture Act, 1859, 9 of 1859, (Rep., Act 48 of 2000)

Section I. It shall be lawful for the Executive Governments of the Lower and North-Western Provinces of the Pre

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

I. It shall be lawful for the Executive Governments of the Lower and North-Western Provinces of the Presidency of Bengal, to establish within any part of the Territories subject to their respective Governments, Courts of Special Commission for the trial and determination of claims to property seized as forfeited, and to assign, from time to time, such local jurisdiction to the Courts so established as may appear proper. Provided that no additional expense shall be incurred by the establishment of any such Court without the previous sanction of the Governor General of India in Council. II. Every

Source: India Code