Section 174:
Execution of sentence of fine.
When a sentence of fine is imposed by a court-martial under
section 69 whether the trial was held within India or not, a copy of such sentence, signed and certified by
the confirming officer, or where no confirmation is required, by the officer holding the trial may be sent
to any magistrate in India, and such magistrate shall thereupon cause the fine to be recovered in
accordance with the provision of the 1[Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(2 of 1974)], or any
corresponding law in force in 2[the State of Jammu and Kashmir*] for the levy of fines as if it were a
sentence of fine imposed by such magistrate.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 37 of 1992, s. 14, for "Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898)".
2. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) order, 1956, for "a Part B State".
*. Vide Notification No. S.O. 3912 (E), dated 30th October, 2019, this Act is made applicable to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union territory of Ladakh.