Section 56: Disposal, on conclusion of trial for forest-offence, of produce in respect of which it was committed

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.

State amendments to this section

Maharashtra.

Amendment of section 56 of Act 16 of 1927.—In section 56 of the principal Act, for the word "forfeited" the word "confiscated" shall be substituted.

[Vide Maharashtra Act 21 of 2015, s. 7].

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (UTs).—

Section 56.—For the words "When the trial of", substitute the words, figures and letter, "Without prejudice to the provisions of section 52C, when the trial of".

[Vide the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 1123(E) dated (18-3-2020) Vide Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O.3774(E), dated (23-10-2020).].

Maharashtra.—

Amendment of section 56 of Act XVI of 1927.—In section 56 of the principal Act,—

(a) for the word "confiscated" the word "forefeited" shall be substituted;

(b) for the words "in any other case, may be disposed of” the words, figures and letters "in any other may, subject to section 61G, be disposed of” shall be substituted.

[Vide Maharashtra Act VII of 1985, s. 11].

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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