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What is the primary purpose of remission of fine?
On what grounds may a fine be remitted due to mercy?
What type of remission cancels the entire fine?
What is the first step in the procedure for remission of fine?
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What is the effect of remission of fine on an individual's debt?
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What is a limitation of remission of fine?
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On what grounds may a fine be remitted due to mitigating circumstances?
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What is the result of error in imposition as a ground for remission of fine?
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What may be restored as an effect of remission of fine?
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Study Notes
Remission of Fine
What is Remission of Fine?
- A legal process where a court or a authorized authority reduces or cancels a fine imposed on an individual or an organization.
Grounds for Remission of Fine
- Mercy: shown to individuals who demonstrate good behavior, cooperation, or remorse.
- Mitigating Circumstances: presence of factors that reduce the severity of the offense, such as age, health, or lack of intent.
- Error in Imposition: fine was imposed in error or without proper jurisdiction.
Types of Remission
- Total Remission: entire fine is cancelled.
- Partial Remission: fine is reduced, but not cancelled.
Procedures for Remission of Fine
- Application: individual or organization submits a written application to the court or authorized authority.
- Review: court or authority reviews the application and supporting evidence.
- Decision: court or authority makes a decision on the remission of fine.
Effects of Remission of Fine
- Reduction of Debt: individual or organization no longer liable for the reduced or cancelled amount.
- Restoration of Rights: individual's rights may be restored, such as the right to vote or hold public office.
Limitations and Conditions
- Discretionary Power: court or authority has the discretion to grant or deny remission of fine.
- Conditions: remission may be subject to conditions, such as good behavior or community service.
Remission of Fine
- A legal process that reduces or cancels a fine imposed on an individual or organization.
Grounds for Remission
- Mercy: shown to individuals who demonstrate good behavior, cooperation, or remorse.
- Mitigating circumstances: presence of factors that reduce the severity of the offense, such as age, health, or lack of intent.
- Error in imposition: fine was imposed in error or without proper jurisdiction.
Types of Remission
- Total remission: entire fine is cancelled.
- Partial remission: fine is reduced, but not cancelled.
Procedures for Remission
- Application: individual or organization submits a written application to the court or authorized authority.
- Review: court or authority reviews the application and supporting evidence.
- Decision: court or authority makes a decision on the remission of fine.
Effects of Remission
- Reduction of debt: individual or organization is no longer liable for the reduced or cancelled amount.
- Restoration of rights: individual's rights may be restored, such as the right to vote or hold public office.
Limitations and Conditions
- Discretionary power: court or authority has the discretion to grant or deny remission of fine.
- Conditions: remission may be subject to conditions, such as good behavior or community service.
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Learn about the legal process of remission of fine, including grounds such as mercy, mitigating circumstances, and error in imposition. Understand when a court or authority can reduce or cancel a fine.
