CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 431 CrPC

Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine

Procedure & effect

Any money (other than a fine) payable by virtue of any order made under this Code, and the method of recovery of which is not otherwise expressly provided for, shall be recoverable as if it were a fine;
Provided that section 421 shall, in its application to an order under section 359, by virtue of this section, be construed as if in the proviso to Sub-Section (1) of section 421, after the words and figures “under section 357”, the words and figures “or an order for payment of costs under section 359” had been inserted.

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FAQ — Section 431 CrPC

Section 431 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Any money (other than a fine) payable by virtue of any order made under this Code, and the method of recovery of which is not otherwise expressly provided for, shall be recoverable as if it were a fine; Provided that section 421 shall, in its application to an order under section 359, by virtue of this section, be construed as if in the proviso to Sub-Section (1) of section 421, after the words and figures “under section 357”, the words and figures “or an order for payment of costs under section

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.