CrPC Section 294
Section 294 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC):
CrPC Section 294 — Cost of Prosecuting Appeals and Applications
🔹 What does Section 294 say?
When an appeal, revision, or application is made to a court,
The court may order the party who filed it to pay costs (i.e., expenses of the proceeding),
If the court thinks the appeal or application was frivolous, vexatious, or unjustified.
🔹 Key points:
This section gives courts the power to impose costs on parties who misuse the legal process.
It applies to appeals, revisions, or other applications in criminal proceedings.
The aim is to discourage unnecessary or malicious litigation.
The costs are generally monetary and meant to cover expenses caused to the other party.
🔹 Why is this important?
Helps reduce frivolous or groundless appeals.
Encourages parties to consider carefully before filing appeals or applications.
Protects judicial time and resources.
🔹 In summary:
Court can impose costs on an appellant or applicant.
Costs imposed if the court thinks the proceeding was without merit or filed to harass.
Applies to criminal appeals, revisions, and other applications.
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