Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XXXIV · Proceedings in Case of Certain Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice
353. Procedure as to offences committed in Court
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offence
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;
or 228 of the Penal Code is committed in the view or presence of any
Magistrate’s Court, whether civil or criminal, the Court may cause the offender to be detained in custody and at any time before the rising of the
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
Court on the same day may, if it thinks fit, take cognizance of the offence and sentence the offender to a fine not exceeding fifty ringgit and in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term which may extend to two months.
fine
“fine” includes any fine, pecuniary penalty or forfeiture or compensation adjudged upon any conviction of any crime or offence or for the breach of any law for the time being in force by any Court in Malaysia;