Section 64Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine

Chapter III — Punishments

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In every case of an offence punishable with imprisonment as well as fine, in which the offender is sentenced to a fine, whether with or without imprisonment, and in every case of an offence punishable with fine only, in which the offender is sentenced to a fine, it shall be competent to the Court to direct that in default of payment of the fine, the offender shall suffer imprisonment.

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