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BNSS, 2023
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BNSSChapter IXSection 128
Section128

Security for good behavior from suspected persons

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Summary

An Executive Magistrate may require a person who is hiding within his local area and is believed to be preparing to commit a cognizable offence to show cause why they should not be ordered to execute a bond. The bond (or bail bond) is for good behaviour. The period of the bond may be up to one year. The Magistrate must act in the prescribed manner.

Example

Neighbors tell the police that Aditya has been taking precautions to conceal himself and was seen near recent thefts. The Executive Magistrate is informed that Aditya likely intends a cognizable offence. The Magistrate can require Aditya to show cause why he should not execute a bond for good behaviour for up to one year.

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When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person taking precautions to conceal his presence and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a cognizable offence, the Magistrate 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 his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.

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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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