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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 133: Conditional order for removal of nuisance
- Section 88: Power to take bond for appearance
- Section 269: Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies
- Section 376: No appeal in petty cases
- Section 447: Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
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