In any prosecution under this Act, the court may order such costs to be paid by the accused to the complainant, or by the complainant to the accused, as the court deemed reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties and the costs so awarded shall be recoverable as if they were a fine.
Section 51: Costs of defence of prosecution.
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999Central Act · Act 48 of 1999
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section | 51 |
| Marginal note | Costs of defence of prosecution. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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