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Section 189 - The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
189. Release of accused when evidence deficient.
If, upon an investigation under this Chapter, it appears to the officer in charge of the police station that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable ground of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate, such officer shall, if such person is in custody, release him on his executing a bond or bail bond, as such officer may direct, to appear, if and when so required, before a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a police report, and to try the accused or commit him for trial.
Related Sections
- Section 131: Procedure in respect of person present in Court
- Section 29: Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-inoffice
- Section 244: Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
- Section 247: Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
- Section 407: Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
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