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BNSS, 2023
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BNSSChapter IXSection 137
Section137

Discharge of person informed against

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Summary

After an inquiry into whether a person should be required to give a bond to keep the peace or maintain good behaviour, the magistrate records the finding. If the inquiry shows no such necessity, the magistrate enters that on the record and releases the person if held only for the inquiry, or discharges them if not in custody.

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Rohan is accused of threatening his neighbour and the magistrate conducts an inquiry. The magistrate finds a bond is not necessary, records that finding, and since Rohan was only in custody for the inquiry, releases him.

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If, on an inquiry under section 135, it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect, and if such person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, shall release him, or, if such person is not in custody, shall discharge him.

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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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