Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XIX · Summary Trials by Magistrates
175. Power to award compensation
Feedback & supportIf in any case the Court acquits the accused and is of opinion that the complaint, information or charge was frivolous or vexatious it may, in its discretion, either on the application of the accused or on its own motion, order the complainant or the
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
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person on whose information the complaint or charge was made to pay to the accused, or to each or any of the accused where there are more than one, such compensation, not exceeding twenty-five ringgit, as the Court thinks fit:
complaint
“complaint” means that allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate with a view to his taking action under this Code that some person whether known or unknown has committed or is guilty of an offence;
Provided that the Court—
shall record and consider any objections which the complainant or informant may urge against the making of the order; and
shall record its reasons for making the order.
(Omitted).
At the time of awarding compensation in any subsequent civil suit relating to the same matter the Court shall take into account any sum paid or recovered as compensation under this subsection upon proof of the same.