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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 445

Deposit instead of recognizance

Quick Answer Reference: Section 445 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 445 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 445 of CrPC say?

When any person is required by any Court or officer to execute a bond with or without sureties, such Court or officer may, except in the case of a bond for good behaviour, permit him to deposit a sum of money or Government promissory notes to such amount as the Court of officer may if in lieu of executing such bond.

Indian StandardSection 445, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 445 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 445 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 445 CrPC

What is Section 445 of CrPC?

Section 445 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Deposit instead of recognizance". The section states: When any person is required by any Court or officer to execute a bond with or without sureties, such Court or officer may, except in the case of a bond for good behaviour, permit h...

What is the punishment under Section 445 of CrPC?

Section 445 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 445 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 445 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 445 CrPC

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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