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BNSS, 2023
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BNSSChapter IXSection 126
Section126

Security for keeping peace in other cases

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Summary

When an Executive Magistrate receives information that a person is likely to breach the peace, disturb public tranquillity, or do a wrongful act that may cause such disturbance, the Magistrate can require that person to show cause why they should not be ordered to execute a bond or bail bond to keep the peace. The bond may be for a period up to one year. Proceedings may be taken before any Executive Magistrate whose local jurisdiction covers the place of danger or where the person is found.

Example

Rohan repeatedly threatens neighbours at his apartment complex and locals complain that he may start fights. The Executive Magistrate can require Rohan to appear and show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond or bail bond to keep the peace, for a period up to one year.

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(1) When an Executive Magistrate receives information that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity and is of opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding, he may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond or bail bond for keeping the peace for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.

(2) Proceedings under this section may be taken before any Executive Magistrate when either the place where the breach of the peace or disturbance is apprehended is within his local jurisdiction or there is within such jurisdiction a person who is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act as aforesaid beyond such jurisdiction.

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IX

Chapter IX

Security for Keeping The Peace and for Good Behaviour

In this chapter

  • 125Security for keeping peace on conviction
  • 126Security for keeping peace in other cases
  • 127Security for good behavior from persons disseminating certain matters
  • 128Security for good behavior from suspected persons
  • 129Security for good behavior from habitual offenders
  • 130Order to be made
  • 131Procedure in respect of person present in Court
  • 132Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
  • 133Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
  • 134Power to dispense with personal attendance
  • 135Inquiry as to truth of information
  • 136Order to give security
  • 137Discharge of person informed against
  • 138Commencement of period for which security is required
  • 139Contents of bond
  • 140Power to reject sureties
  • 141Imprisonment in default of security
  • 142Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
  • 143Security for unexpired period of bond
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