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. The High Court or Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 440
Amount of bond and reduction thereof
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 440 CrPC
- Provision: Section 440 of CrPC
- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Classification: criminal procedure
- Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content
What does Section 440 of CrPC say?
Indian StandardSection 440, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 440 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 440 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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What is Section 440 of CrPC?
Section 440 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Amount of bond and reduction thereof". The section states: 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. The High Court or Court of Sessio...
What is the punishment under Section 440 of CrPC?
Section 440 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 440 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 440 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
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