Section59
Discharge of person apprehended
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Summary
When a police officer arrests someone, that person may be released only on their own bond, on bail, or by a special order of a Magistrate. No other informal or unilateral release by the police is allowed.
Example
Priya is arrested after a dispute with her neighbour. The police cannot simply let her go; they must accept her own bond, grant her bail, or obtain a special order from a Magistrate to discharge her.
Bare Act
Enacted textNo person who has been arrested by a police officer shall be discharged except on his own bond, or on bail, or under the special order of a Magistrate.
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