Section 52: Compensation for frivolous prosecution

The Kerala Hackney Carriage Act, 1963 (No.18 of 1963)State Act of Kerala · Act 18 of 1963

Where the Magistrate is satisfied that a complamant had no reasonable ground for instituting a prosecution, he may direct the complainant to pay to the accused such compensation not exceedmg fifty rupees as he thinks fit and the sum so awarded shall be recoverable as if it were a fine.

CHAPTER VII Special provisions relating to rickshaws

Where this provision sits

Act	The Kerala Hackney Carriage Act, 1963 (No.18 of 1963)
Section	52
Marginal note	Compensation for frivolous prosecution
Jurisdiction	State of Kerala
Status	In force as published by the source

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