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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 448

Bond required from minor

Quick Answer Reference: Section 448 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 448 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 448 of CrPC say?

When the person required by any Court, or officer to execute a bond is a minor, such Court or officer may accept, in lieu thereof, a bond executed by a surety or sureties only.

Indian StandardSection 448, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 448 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 448 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 448 CrPC

What is Section 448 of CrPC?

Section 448 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Bond required from minor". The section states: When the person required by any Court, or officer to execute a bond is a minor, such Court or officer may accept, in lieu thereof, a bond executed by a surety or sureties only....

What is the punishment under Section 448 of CrPC?

Section 448 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 448 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 448 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 448 CrPC

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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