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[Cites 0, Cited by 1] [Section 359] [Entire Act]

Union of India - Subsection

Section 359(1) in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

(1)Whenever any complaint of a non-cognisable 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.