Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.

What this section does

In non-cognizable offence cases tried on complaint, if the accused is convicted, the Court may order the accused to pay the complainant's prosecution costs in whole or in part, including process fees, witness expenses and reasonable advocate's fees, in addition to the penalty imposed. Default of payment may result in simple imprisonment for up to thirty days, and such orders may also be made by Appellate Courts or the High Court or Court of Session in revision.

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Procedure at a glance

Key actors

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

Time limit

Default imprisonment not exceeding 30 days if costs not paid

Derived from CrPC s.359.