1[A Judicial Magistrate of the first class or a Metropolitan
Magistrate, as the case may be,] imposing a fine under this Act may, if he thinks fit, direct the whole
or any part thereof to be applied in compensating any person for any detriment which he may have
sustained by the act or default in respect of which the fine is imposed or in or towards payment of the
expenses of the prosecution.
1. Subs. by s. 17 and the Schedule, for "A Magistrate" (w.e.f. 18-5-1983).