The Code of Criminal Procedure

In what cases bail to be taken

Maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained

When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence

Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court

Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest

Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail

Amount of bond and reduction thereof

Bond of accused and sureties

Declaration by sureties

Discharge from custody

Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient

Discharge of sureties

Deposit instead of recognizance

Procedure when bond has been forfeited

Cancellation of bond and bail bond

Procedure in case of insolvency of death of surety or when a bond is forfeited

Bond required from minor

Appeal from orders under section 446

Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances


PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS


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

LAWGIST

# 440 Amount of bond and reduction thereof