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Where the magistrrtfe is satisfied that a, com- for frivolous plainant has no reasonable ground for instituting a p*seaution. prosecution, he may direot the complainant to pay to the accused such compensation not exceeding fifty rupees as he thinks fit ; and the sum so awarded shall' be recoverable as if it were a, fine. CHAF'TER VII. BY-LAWS AND DBLEGATIONS, Power to lnake