Any money (other than a fine) payable by virtue of any order made under this Sanhita, and the method of recovery of which is not otherwise expressly provided for, shall be recoverable as if it were a fine: Provided that section 461 shall, in its application to an order under section 400, by virtue of this section, be construed as if in the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 461, after the words and figures “under section 395”, the words and figures “or an order for payment of costs under section 400” had been inserted. E.—Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Section 471
Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine
Englishहिंदी
⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 471 BNSS
- Provision: Section 471 of BNSS
- Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Classification: EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES
- Jurisdiction: India
- Summary: This section says that any money ordered to be paid under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) can be recovered like a fine, unless the method of recovery is already specified elsewhere in the law. This means that if someone is ordered to pay money as a result of a court decision, the court can treat that money as a fine and recover it in the same way.
Statutory Content
What does Section 471 of BNSS say?
Indian StandardSection 471, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 471 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 471 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Section Meaning & Purpose
What does Section 471 of BNSS mean?
Plain English Explanation
This section says that any money ordered to be paid under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) can be recovered like a fine, unless the method of recovery is already specified elsewhere in the law. This means that if someone is ordered to pay money as a result of a court decision, the court can treat that money as a fine and recover it in the same way.
Practical Interpretation
In practical terms, this section allows courts to use the same procedures for recovering money ordered to be paid as they would for recovering fines. This means that the court can use the same methods, such as seizing assets or deducting money from wages, to recover the money.
Core Legal Purpose
The core purpose of this section is to provide a clear and efficient way for courts to recover money ordered to be paid under the BNSS. By treating this money as a fine, the court can use established procedures to recover it, rather than having to create new procedures for each individual case.
Key Legal Elements
- •The money must be ordered to be paid under the BNSS.
- •The method of recovery of the money must not be otherwise expressly provided for.
- •The money must be payable by virtue of an order made under the BNSS.
- •Section 461 shall be construed as if the words and figures 'or an order for payment of costs under section 400' had been inserted in the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 461.
Practical Example
Practical Example of Section 471 BNSS
Rajesh is ordered to pay Rs. 10,000 as compensation to Priya under section 400 of the BNSS. The court decides to recover the money as if it were a fine, using the procedures outlined in section 461. The court can seize Rajesh's assets or deduct the money from his wages to recover the compensation.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions about Section 471 BNSS
Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 471 of BNSS?
This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment. It provides a method for recovering money ordered to be paid under the BNSS.
Q: Does this section apply to private individuals or public entities?
This section applies to both private individuals and public entities, as it deals with the recovery of money ordered to be paid under the BNSS, which can apply to anyone subject to the law.
Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?
This section is not a criminal provision and does not deal with offences. It is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment.
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Common Questions about Section 471 BNSS
What is Section 471 of BNSS?
Section 471 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine". In plain terms: This section says that any money ordered to be paid under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) can be recovered like a fine, unless the method of recovery is already specified elsewhere in the law. This means that if someone is ordered to pay money as a result of a court decision, the court can treat that money as a fine and recover it in the same way.
What is the punishment under Section 471 of BNSS?
Section 471 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 471 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 471 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
What are the elements of Section 471 of BNSS?
The essential elements of Section 471 of BNSS are: The money must be ordered to be paid under the BNSS.; The method of recovery of the money must not be otherwise expressly provided for.; The money must be payable by virtue of an order made under the BNSS..
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