Section 342 of CrPC : Section 342: Power to order costs.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is involved in a civil dispute with his neighbor, Suresh, over a property boundary. During the court proceedings, Ravi submits a document that Suresh claims is forged. Suresh files an application under Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, requesting the court to investigate the alleged forgery and file a complaint against Ravi for submitting false evidence.

The court, after examining the application, decides to initiate an inquiry into the matter. During the inquiry, it is found that the document was indeed forged. The court then orders Ravi to pay the costs incurred by Suresh for filing...

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