CrPC Section 440. Amount of bond and reduction thereof

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
02 01-04-1974 33
Chapter Title Ministry Department
Provisions As To Bail And Bonds Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security

(1) The amount of every bond executed under this chapter shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive.

(2) The High Court or Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.