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Debtors Act · 2008 Revised Edition · Part II · Arrest, Examination and Imprisonment of Judgment Debtors
Debtors Act · 2008 Revised Edition · Part II · Arrest, Examination and Imprisonment of Judgment Debtors
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Where the court is satisfied that there has been default by a trustee or other person acting in a fiduciary capacity in payment into court of any sum in his possession or under his control, the court may commit such trustee or other person to prison for a term which may extend to 6 months:
court
“court” means the High Court, an Intermediate Court or a subordinate court;
Provided that no such committal shall be ordered if it appears to the court that the trustee or other person has acted innocently in the matter.
Upon payment of the amount due, the trustee or other person shall be immediately released.
court
“court” means the High Court, an Intermediate Court or a subordinate court;
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