The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (16 of 1927) Bare Act LATEST 2027

The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (16 of 1927) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: F-12) is a comprehensive legal manual covering forestry laws, reserved and protected forests, timber transit, and environmental protection in India. It is fully updated as amended by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (18 of 2023) (w.e.f. November 15, 2023).

It incorporates crucial statutory contents, related Acts, rules, and state amendments:

• State Amendments

• The Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980 [Previously known as The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980] (as amended by The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, w.e.f. December 1, 2023)

• The Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023 (as amended by G.S.R. 174(E), dt. March 11, 2026, w.e.f. March 11, 2026)

• The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 (38 of 2016) (w.e.f. September 30, 2018)

• The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Rules, 2018

• The Compensatory Afforestation Fund (Accounting Procedure) Rules, 2018

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as Rohan Vijay Nahar Vs. State of Maharashtra (the “Issued Means Served” & Judicial Discipline Case), State of Uttarakhand Vs. Kumaon Stone Crusher (the “Transit Fee Validity” Case / Regulation of Mineral Transit), T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. Union of India (the “Forest Case” / the “Continuing Mandamus” on Environmental Protection), Suresh Lohiya Vs. State of Maharashtra (the ‘Bamboo Mat’ Distinction Case), and State of Madhya Pradesh Vs. Uday Singh (the Exclusion of Magistrate’s Jurisdiction’ Case / Confiscation Supremacy).

• Supreme Court Guidelines: Features authoritative guidelines on afforestation, restoration, and conservation of the forest / possession of forest land (In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. Union of India & Ors.), forest produce and transit fees / definition of “forest produce” and the validity of forest transit fees (State of Uttaranchal Vs. M/S. Kumaon Stone Crusher), and tribal livelihood and protected areas / balance between tribal livelihood and forest conservation (Animal and Environment Legal Defense Fund Vs. Union of India & Others).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, short notes/comments, landmark judgments, guidelines by the Supreme Court, a list of referred cases, and a subject index.