Section 431 of CrPC : Section 431: Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh was convicted of a minor offense and the court ordered him to pay compensation to the victim, Suresh, under Section 359 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. However, Ramesh failed to pay the compensation within the stipulated time.

Application of Section 431: Since the compensation ordered under Section 359 is not a fine, but Ramesh has failed to pay it, the court can recover this amount as if it were a fine. This means the court can use the same methods it would use to recover a fine, such as attaching Ramesh's property or deducting the amount from his salary.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya was found guilty of defamation and the court ordered her to pay the legal costs incurred by the complainant, Anjali, under Section 359 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Priya did not pay the ordered amount within the given timeframe.

Application of Section 431: Since the payment of legal costs or...

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