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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 117

Order to give security

Quick Answer Reference: Section 117 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 117 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 117 of CrPC say?

If, upon such inquiry, it is 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, with or without sureties, the Magistrate shall make an order accordingly; Provided that— no person shall be ordered to give security of a nature different from, or of an amount larger than, or for a period longer than, that specified in the order made under section 111; the amount of every bond shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive; when the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made is a minor, the bond shall be executed only by his sureties.

Indian StandardSection 117, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 117 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 117 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 117 CrPC

What is Section 117 of CrPC?

Section 117 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Order to give security". The section states: If, upon such inquiry, it is 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 ...

What is the punishment under Section 117 of CrPC?

Section 117 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 117 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Section 117 of CrPC is generally a Non-Bailable offence under Indian criminal procedure.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 117 CrPC

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

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