Amount of bond and reduction thereof
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Summary
Bond amounts must be fixed with regard to the case's circumstances and must not be excessive. The High Court or Court of Session can order that bail set by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.
Example
Priya is arrested after a neighbour dispute and the police officer sets a high bond without considering her finances. The Court of Session finds the amount excessive and directs that the bail be reduced so Priya can be released on a lower bond.
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 Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.
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