Amount of bond and reduction thereof
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Summary
Bond amounts must be fixed with regard to the circumstances of the case and must not be excessive. If a police officer or Magistrate requires bail that is excessive, the High Court or Court of Session may direct that the bail be reduced.
Example
Ravi is arrested for a minor theft and the Magistrate sets a very high bond. Ravi applies to the Court of Session or High Court, and the court orders the bail reduced to an amount that reflects his circumstances.
Bare Act
Enacted 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.
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