Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Restitution — Section 270(1) Criminal Procedure Act — Applicable Only to Convictions for Stealing or Receiving Stolen Property

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Restitution under section 270(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act applies only where the conviction is for stealing or receiving stolen property. The court may order restoration of the stolen property to its owner. The principle applies to criminal proceedings. The rule limits restitution to theft-related…

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