# The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Section 32: Penalty for default

- Act: The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908)
- In force from: 1909-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/cpc/section/32/

## Text

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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