Section 65: Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprison­ment and fine awardable

Q: What does Section 65 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 65 IPC pertains to "Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 65 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable.

Q: Is Section 65 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 65 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 65 IPC?

धारा 65 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 65 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 65 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable.

Q: What is Dhara 65 IPC?

Dhara 65 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 65 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 65 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable.

Q: How to cite Section 65 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 65, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 65 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter III — Of Punishments

Section 65

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

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.