Section 158 of the Navy Act, 1957 – Execution of sentence of fine

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Section 158: Execution of sentence of fine

When a sentence of fine is imposed under this Act by a courtmartial or disciplinary court, the officer ordering the court-martial or disciplinary court may transmit a copy of the order imposing the fine duly certified under his hand to any magistrate in India, and such magistrate shall thereupon cause the fine to be recovered in accordance with the provisions of the 1[Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(2 of 1974),] or any law corresponding thereto in force in the State of Jammu and Kashmir* as if it were a sentence of fine imposed by such magistrate.

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