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Section 440 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
440.Amount of bond and reduction thereof.-
(1) The amount of every bond executed under this Chapter shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive.
(2) The High Court or Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.
Related Sections
- Section 46: Arrest how made
- Section 96: Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture
- Section 334: Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind
- Section 259: Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases
- Section 483: Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates
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