Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
III · Section 65

Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

The term for which the Court directs the offender to be imprisoned in default of payment of a fine shall not exceed one-fourth of the term of imprisonment which is the maximum fixed for the offence, if the offence be punishable with imprisonment as well as fine.

Judgments on Section 65