Section 66: Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine

Q: What does Section 66 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 66 IPC pertains to "Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 66 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 66 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 66 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 66 IPC?

धारा 66 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 66 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 66 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 66 IPC?

Dhara 66 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 66 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 66 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 66 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 66, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 66 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter IIIO — f Punishments

Section 66

Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine

The imprisonment which the Court imposes in default of payment of a fine may be of any description to which the offender might have been sentenced for the offence.