The Queen vs Vidane – clr volume 2 page 031

The case between THE QUEEN and VIDANE addressed the issue of whether an additional term of imprisonment for non-payment of a fine can be imposed separately from the original sentence, or whether such imprisonment must be included as part of the initial sentencing according to the Criminal Procedure Code. It was held that imprisonment in default of payment of a fine must be specified at the time of the original sentence, and that subsequent imposition of such imprisonment is unlawful. This holding reaffirmed the principle that all components of a sentence, including any imprisonment in lieu of non-payment, must be part of the initial judgment. Reliance was placed on the relevant sections of the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code, underscoring that warrants of commitment based on belated