Section 9 Stamp Act, 1899 Explained: Power to compound | Nyaya

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What does Section 9 of Stamp Act, 1899 say?

The Collector may, with the previous sanction of the State Government, compound any offence punishable under this Act for a sum not exceeding one hundred rupees. The Collector shall, before compounding any offence, give the person charged with the offence an opportunity of showing cause why the offence should not be compounded. The Collector shall also take into account the circumstances of the case and the amount of the fine that would be imposed if the offence were to be tried.

Indian StandardSection 9, Stamp Act, 1899

Bluebook (21st ed.)Stamp Act, 1899, § 9 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 9 of the Stamp Act, 1899

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What is Section 9 of Stamp Act, 1899?

Section 9 of the Stamp Act, 1899 (Stamp Act, 1899) defines and regulates "Power to compound". The section states: The Collector may, with the previous sanction of the State Government, compound any offence punishable under this Act for a sum not exceeding one hundred rupees. The Collector shal...

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