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Section 444 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
444.Discharge of sureties.-
(1) All or any sureties for the attendance and appearance of a person released on bail may at any time apply to a Magistrate to discharge the bond, either wholly or so far as relates to the applicants.
(2) On such application being made, the Magistrate shall issue his warrant of arrest directing that the person so released be brought before him.
(3) On the appearance of such person pursuant to the warrant, or on his voluntary surrender, the Magistrate shall direct the bond to be discharged either wholly or so far as relates to the applicants, and shall call upon such person to find other sufficient sureties, and, if he fails to do so, may commit him to jail.
Related Sections
- Section 56: Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station
- Section 447: Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
- Section 79: Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction
- Section 35: Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office
- Section 321: Withdrawal from prosecution
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