Section section-357 – (BNS)

Official Text

Section 357: Power to order costs. (1) When a court imposes a sentence of fine or a sentence including a sentence of fine, the court may, when passing judgment, order the whole or any part of the fine recovered to be applied in the payment of the costs of the prosecution or in the payment of a reward to the person who gave information leading to the conviction.

Layman Explanation

This section allows the court to use the fine imposed on a defendant to pay for the prosecution costs or reward individuals who provided information leading to the conviction.

Punishment & Legal Consequences

Not applicable.

How to File a Case

The court can order the fine imposed on a defendant to be used for prosecution costs or rewarding informants.

How to Defend if Accused

Defendants cannot defend against the court's decision to use fines for prosecution costs or rewards.

Court Jurisdiction

Courts have the authority to determine the allocation of fines for prosecution costs or rewards unde

Real-Life Cases / Examples

No information available.

Gender Bias

No information available.

Govt Permission Requirement

N/A

FAQs

N/A

Common Man Advice

This section ensures that fines collected from defendants can be utilized for covering prosecution costs or rewarding those who provided crucial information in a case.

Related Sections

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