CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 32 CPC

Penalty for default

Procedure & effect

The Court may compel the attendance of any person to whom a summons
has been issued under section 30 and for that purpose may

(a) issue a warrant for his arrest;

(b) attach and sell his property;

(c) impose a fine upon him 1
[not exceeding five thousand rupees];

(d) order him to furnish security for his appearance and in default commit him to the civil prison.

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FAQ — Section 32 CPC

Section 32 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “Penalty for default”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

The Court may compel the attendance of any person to whom a summons has been issued under section 30 and for that purpose may (a) issue a warrant for his arrest; (b) attach and sell his property; (c) impose a fine upon him 1 [not exceeding five thousand rupees]; (d) order him to furnish security for his appearance and in default commit him to the civil prison.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.