# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 65: Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/65/

## Text

The term for which the Court directs the offender to be imprisoned in default of payment of a fine shall not exceed one-fourth of the term of imprisonment which is the maximum fixed for the offence, if the offence be punishable with imprisonment as well as fine.

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