Recovery of fines
Section 25 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with recovery of fines. Sections 63 to 70 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) and the provisions of the 1Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force in relation to the issue and the execution of warrants for the levy of fines shall apply to all fines imposed under any Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law, unless t The Act came into force on 11 Mar 1897.
Sections 63 to 70 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) and the provisions of the 1Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force in relation to the issue and the execution of warrants for the levy of fines shall apply to all fines imposed under any Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law, unless the Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law contains an express provision to the contrary.
Section 25, The General Clauses Act, 1897 (Act 10 of 1897).
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Questions about Section 25
What does Section 25 of the General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 25 of the General Clauses Act is headed "Recovery of fines". Sections 63 to 70 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) and the provisions of the 1Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force in relation to the issue and the execution of warrants for the levy of fines shall apply to all fines imposed under any Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law, unless t
How do I find court cases under Section 25 of the General Clauses Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: General Clauses Act 25, section 25 General Clauses Act, section 25 of the General Clauses Act. People searching for it also type general clauses act section 3 25. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 25 of the General Clauses Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 63 (Amount of fine), Indian Penal Code 70 (Fine leviable within six years, or during imprisonment. Death not to discharge property from liability), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 25 of the General Clauses Act come into force?
Section 25 of the General Clauses Act, cited as General Clauses Act 25, came into force on 11 Mar 1897, having been enacted on 11 Mar 1897. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 6. Effect of repeal168 words
- 4. Application of foregoing definitions to previous enactments143 words
- 28. Citation of enactments143 words
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