When 1 [an Executive Magistrate] receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person taking precautions to conceal his presence and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a cognizable offence, the Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.
Section 109: Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Central Act · 1973
Repealed. This text is published for reference. It is not in force, and it should not be relied on as current law without checking what replaced it. Repealed by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, with effect from 1 July 2024
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 |
|---|---|
| Section | 109 |
| Marginal note | Security for good behaviour from suspected persons |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | Repealed |
| Judgments citing it | 6 |
Judgments that turned on this provision
- CRLMB/14126/2025 of KAMLESH S/O RAMJILAL Vs STATE OF RAJASTHANHigh Court of Rajasthan · 2025-11-27
- ABA/2546/2018 of KEDARI RAJU TRYAMBAK Vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRABombay High Court · 2019-07-17
- WMAP/79/2006 of FOGIYA Vs STATE and ANR.High Court of Rajasthan · 2006-10-31
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