Section 440. Amount of bond and reduction thereof

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Act: Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Section number: 440

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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.