Section 32 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 – Penalty for default

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Section 32: Penalty for default

The Court may compel the attendance of any person to whom a summons has been issued under section 30 and for that purpose may

  • (a) issue a warrant for his arrest;
  • (b) attach and sell his property;
  • (c) impose a fine upon him 1 [not exceeding five thousand rupees];
  • (d) order him to furnish security for his appearance and in default commit him to the civil prison.

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