Any officer who vexatiously and without reasonable cause seizes any property, retains or searches any person, animal or conveyance or enters or searches any building, vessel or place without any belief that an offence under this Act has been committed shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both.
Section 13: Penalty for vexatious or unreasonable seizure, detention etc.
The Sapphire Act, 1989 (1932 A. D.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 16 of 1989
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Sapphire Act, 1989 (1932 A. D.) |
|---|---|
| Section | 13 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for vexatious or unreasonable seizure, detention etc. |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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