CrPC Section 440 — Amount of bond and reduction thereof

CHAPTER XXXIII PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS

General

Official Text

(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 the Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.

Related Judgments

  • ASANTE PINKET OWUSU vs NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU — Delhi High Court (2024)
  • SATENDER KUMAR ANTIL vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION & ANR — Supreme Court of India (2022)
  • SUHAS CHAKMA vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS — Supreme Court of India (2024)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • BNSS §484 — Amount of bond and reduction thereof