Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 447

Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited

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Provision: Section 447 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 447 of CrPC say?

When any surety to a bond under this Code becomes insolvent or dies, or when any bond is forfeited under the provisions of section 446, the Court by whose order such bond was taken, or a Magistrate of the first class may order the person from whom such security was demanded to furnish fresh security in accordance with the directions of the original order, and if such security is not furnished, such Court or Magistrate may proceed as if there had been a default in complying with such original order.

Indian StandardSection 447, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 447 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 447 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 447 CrPC

What is Section 447 of CrPC?

Section 447 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited". The section states: When any surety to a bond under this Code becomes insolvent or dies, or when any bond is forfeited under the provisions of section 446, the Court by whose order such bond was taken...