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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 71

Power to direct security to be taken

Quick Answer Reference: Section 71 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 71 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 71 of CrPC say?

Any Court issuing a warrant for the arrest of any person may in its discretion direct by endorsement on the warrant that, if such person executes a bond with sufficient sureties for his attendance before the Court at a specified time and thereafter until otherwise directed by the Court the officer to whom the warrant is directed shall take such security and shall release such person from custody. The endorsement shall state— the number of sureties; the amount in which they and the person for whose arrest the warrant is issued, are to be respectively bound; the time at which he is to attend before the Court. Whenever security is taken under this section, the officer to whom the warrant is directed shall forward the bond to the Court.

Indian StandardSection 71, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 71 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 71 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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People Also Ask (PAA)

Common Questions about Section 71 CrPC

What is Section 71 of CrPC?

Section 71 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Power to direct security to be taken". The section states: Any Court issuing a warrant for the arrest of any person may in its discretion direct by endorsement on the warrant that, if such person executes a bond with sufficient sureties fo...

What is the punishment under Section 71 of CrPC?

Section 71 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 71 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 71 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 71 CrPC

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