In summary, fines are judicial monetary punishments requiring court conviction, while penalties are administrative consequences imposed directly by regulatory authorities for statutory non-compliance.

The California Government Code provides for aspects of the Legislature and the legislative process in this state. There have been many court decisions over the past century interpreting key provisions ...

Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that the state government cannot deduct pension, gratuity, or leave encashment from employees without a statutory provision. Justice Guru emphasized that these ...