Order to pay compensation.

What this section does

When a Court imposes a sentence involving a fine, it may direct that the fine recovered be applied towards prosecution expenses, compensation to victims for loss or injury, compensation to dependants under the Fatal Accidents Act in death cases, or compensation to bona fide purchasers of stolen property. Where fine does not form part of the sentence, the Court may still order the accused to pay a specified amount as compensation to the person who suffered loss or injury; any such compensation paid must be taken into account in subsequent civil proceedings on the same matter.

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Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Court · Appellate Court · High Court · Court of Session · Accused · Victim · Complainant

Time limit

Payment of fine not to be made before appeal period expires or, if appeal is filed, before decision of appeal

• CRPC Section 357 — Order to pay compensation