31B.2 Order Authorising Seizure And Detention Of Goods - Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 132(1)

What this form is for

• • When a judge orders seizure under Section 132(1) of the Copyright Act.
• • For physical goods such as pirated DVDs, software, or printed material.
• • When the seizure is to be carried out by a bailiff or enforcement officer.
• • If you need a written record for the parties involved.
• • Not for electronic takedown notices – those use different procedures.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The order must be filed before any seizure takes place and within the time limit set by the judge, usually within 14 days of the judgment.

Before you submit

• • Judge’s written order is attached.
• • All goods are described accurately.
• • Correct court registry address is used.
• • Officer’s name, rank and signature are included.
• • Date of seizure and detention period are entered.
• • Form is signed and dated by the authorised officer.
• • A copy is retained for internal records.
• • Postage or delivery receipt is kept if mailed.
• • Check that the form version matches the court’s latest template.

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the signed court judgment.
2. 2Complete the goods description and seizure details.
3. 3Sign and date the form as the authorised officer.
4. 4Attach the judgment copy.
5. 5Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry (in person or by post).
6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the clerk.
7. 7File a duplicate copy in your own case file.

Known limitations

• • Only applies to physical goods, not digital copies.
• • Limited to cases under Section 132(1) of the Copyright Act.
• • Cannot be used for seizures ordered by other statutes.
• • Detention period cannot exceed what the judge specifies.
• • Form does not substitute for a bailiff’s warrant where required.