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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Section 463

Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not

Quick Answer Reference: Section 463 BNSS

  • Provision: Section 463 of BNSS
  • Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
  • Classification: EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES
  • Jurisdiction: India
  • Summary: This section allows a court in one territory to issue a warrant to collect a fine from an offender in another territory where this law applies, treating the fine like an unpaid land revenue.
Statutory Content

What does Section 463 of BNSS say?

extend.—Notwithstanding anything in this Sanhita or in any other law for the time being in force, when an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine by a Criminal Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend and the Court passing the sentence issues a warrant to the Collector of a district in the territories to which this Sanhita extends, authorising him to realise the amount as if it were an arrear of land revenue, such warrant shall be deemed to be a warrant issued under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 461 by a Court in the territories to which this Sanhita extends, and the provisions of sub-section (3) of the said section as to the execution of such warrant shall apply accordingly.

Indian StandardSection 463, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 463 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 463 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Section Meaning & Purpose

What does Section 463 of BNSS mean?

Plain English Explanation

This section allows a court in one territory to issue a warrant to collect a fine from an offender in another territory where this law applies, treating the fine like an unpaid land revenue.

Practical Interpretation

In practice, this section facilitates the enforcement of fines across different territories by allowing courts to issue warrants that can be executed in other areas where the law applies.

Core Legal Purpose

The core purpose is to ensure that fines imposed by courts in any territory can be effectively enforced and collected, even if the offender is located in a different territory where this law applies.

Key Legal Elements
  • A court in a territory not covered by this Sanhita must have sentenced an offender to pay a fine.
  • The court must issue a warrant to the Collector of a district in the territories where this Sanhita extends.
  • The warrant must authorize the Collector to realize the fine amount as if it were an arrear of land revenue.
  • The provisions of sub-section (3) of section 461 apply to the execution of such a warrant.
Practical Example

Practical Example of Section 463 BNSS

For example, if Rajesh is fined by a court in a territory not covered by this Sanhita and he moves to a district in the territories where this Sanhita applies, the court can issue a warrant to the Collector of that district to collect the fine. The Collector will then treat the fine as an arrear of land revenue and proceed to collect it accordingly.

Common Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions about Section 463 BNSS

Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 463 of BNSS?

This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment. It deals with the enforcement of fines imposed by courts in other territories.

Q: Does this section apply to private individuals or public entities?

This section applies to individuals who have been sentenced to pay a fine by a court in any territory, regardless of whether they are private individuals or associated with public entities.

Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?

This section does not define an offence but rather a procedure for enforcing fines. Therefore, it does not classify an offence as bailable or cognizable.

People Also Ask (PAA)

Common Questions about Section 463 BNSS

What is Section 463 of BNSS?

Section 463 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not". In plain terms: This section allows a court in one territory to issue a warrant to collect a fine from an offender in another territory where this law applies, treating the fine like an unpaid land revenue.

What is the punishment under Section 463 of BNSS?

Section 463 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 463 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 463 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

What are the elements of Section 463 of BNSS?

The essential elements of Section 463 of BNSS are: A court in a territory not covered by this Sanhita must have sentenced an offender to pay a fine.; The court must issue a warrant to the Collector of a district in the territories where this Sanhita extends.; The warrant must authorize the Collector to realize the fine amount as if it were an arrear of land revenue..

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