The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

( ACT NO. V OF 1898 )

[ 22nd March, 1898 ]

CONSTITUTION AND POWERS OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES

Chapter III

POWERS OF COURTS

B.-Sentences which may be passed by courts of various Classes

Power of Magistrates to sentence to imprisonment in default of fine

33.(1) The Court of any Magistrate may award such terms of imprisonment in default of payment of fine as is authorized by law in case of such default:

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