No person who has been arrested by a police officer shall be discharged except on his own bond, or on bail, or under the special order of a Magistrate.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 59
Discharge of person apprehended
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 59 CrPC
- Provision: Section 59 of CrPC
- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Classification: criminal procedure
- Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content
What does Section 59 of CrPC say?
Indian StandardSection 59, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 59 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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What is Section 59 of CrPC?
Section 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Discharge of person apprehended". The section states: No person who has been arrested by a police officer shall be discharged except on his own bond, or on bail, or under the special order of a Magistrate....
What is the punishment under Section 59 of CrPC?
Section 59 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 59 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 59 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
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