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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 89

Arrest on breach of bond for appearance

Quick Answer Reference: Section 89 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 89 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 89 of CrPC say?

When any person who is bound by any bond taken under this Code to appear before a Court, does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.

Indian StandardSection 89, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 89 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 89 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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People Also Ask (PAA)

Common Questions about Section 89 CrPC

What is Section 89 of CrPC?

Section 89 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Arrest on breach of bond for appearance". The section states: When any person who is bound by any bond taken under this Code to appear before a Court, does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that suc...

What is the punishment under Section 89 of CrPC?

Section 89 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 89 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 89 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 89 CrPC

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 89