Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XXX · Appeals to the High Court
322. Costs
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Subject to the following subsections, in all proceedings under this and the following Chapter a Judge shall have power to award such costs as he may deem fit to be paid by the complainant to the accused or by the accused to the complainant:
Provided that no costs whatsoever shall be awarded in any proceedings brought against an order of acquittal.
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Such costs shall be assessed by the Judge at the time when he gives his decision.
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No costs shall in any case be awarded either against or in favour of the Public Prosecutor.