# Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 359: Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases

- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-criminal-procedure-1973/section/359/

## Text

(1) Whenever any complaint of a non-cognizable offence is made to a Court, the Court, if it convicts the accused, may, in addition to the penalty imposed upon him, order him to pay to the complainant, in whole or in part, the cost incurred by him in the prosecution, and may further order that in default of payment, the accused shall suffer simple imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty days and such costs may include any expenses incurred in respect of process-fees, witnesses and pleader's fees which the Court may consider reasonable. 1. Ins. by Act 5 of 2009, s. 28 (w.e.f. 31-12-2009). 2. Ins. by Act 13 of 2013, s. 23 (w.e.f. 3-2-2013). 3. Subs. by Act 22 of 2018, s. 18, for "section 326A or section 376D of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)" (w.e.f. 21-4-2018). 4 Subs. by s. 19, ibid., for "376A, 376B, 376C, 376D" (w.e.f.21-4-2018). 5. Subs. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 30, for "one hundred rupees" (w.e.f. 23-6-2006). (2) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court or by the High Court or Court of Session when exercising its powers of revision.

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