Section 174 of AA 1950 : Section 174: Execution Of Sentence Of Fine

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where an Army officer, while stationed in Kashmir, is convicted by a court-martial for an offense under section 69 of the Army Act, 1950, and is sentenced to pay a fine. The confirming officer signs and certifies the sentence. Since the officer does not pay the fine voluntarily, the certified copy of the sentence is sent to a civilian magistrate in Delhi, where the officer's assets or bank accounts are located. The magistrate in Delhi is then responsible for enforcing the collection of the fine, treating it as if it were a fine imposed directly by the civilian court, in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The magistrate uses the procedures available under the Code to ensure that the fine is recovered from the officer's assets in Delhi.