CrPC Section 421
Section 421 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 (India):
⚖️ Section 421 CrPC — Warrant for Levy of Fine
📜 Bare Act Text (Summary):
When an offender is sentenced to pay a fine, and it is not paid:
The Court may issue a warrant to levy the amount by:
Attachment and sale of any movable property belonging to the offender.
Issuing a warrant to the Collector to recover the fine as arrears of land revenue.
🔍 Key Points Explained:
When does it apply?
When a fine has been imposed by the court as part of a sentence, and
The offender fails to pay the fine.
Recovery methods:
Movable property attachment: Court can seize and sell the convict’s movable property to recover the fine.
Through Collector: Court can direct the district collector to recover the fine amount like unpaid land revenue.
Opportunity for Payment:
The court may give time or an opportunity to pay before issuing the warrant.
Recovery from Surety (Subsection 2):
If a surety had undertaken payment of the fine, and the principal offender defaults, recovery proceedings can be initiated against the surety as well.
💡 Purpose:
Ensures that monetary penalties imposed by the courts are enforceable.
Prevents convicts from evading financial liability after conviction.
🧑⚖️ Example:
If a person is convicted and fined ₹10,000 but does not pay it, the magistrate may:
Attach and sell the person's bike or other property, or
Ask the Collector to recover it as if it were tax dues.
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