(a) maliciously enters or searches or causes to be entered or searched, any building or house or similar dwelling place; or
(b) vexatiously and unnecessarily seizes the property of any person on the pretence of seizing or searching for anything liable to confiscation under this Act; or
(c) vexatiously and unnecessarily detains, searches or arrests any person, or
(d) in any other way maliciously exceeds or abuses his lawful powers, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.
[96. Punishment for vexatious delay.
Section 95 • Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949
95. Punishment for vexatious search, seizure or arrest.
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Section 95
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