A criminal case may subsequently give rise to a civil case, but a civil case cannot subsequently give rise to a criminal case.

 The main purpose of civil law is to compensate the injured party and to punish the injuring party. 

 A custodial sentence can be passed on the defendant in a civil case, providing the defendant is a natural person and not an incorporated body. 

 The main purpose of civil law is to enforce the claimant's rights rather than to punish the defendant.