CrPC Section 296
Section 296 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 (India):
Section 296 – Magistrate’s power to release accused on bond to keep peace
Text of Section 296 CrPC:
When any person is accused or convicted of any offence and the Magistrate is of opinion that the accused or convicted person is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity, the Magistrate may require such person to execute a bond, with or without sureties, to keep the peace for a period not exceeding one year.
Explanation:
This section allows a Magistrate to prevent future breaches of peace by a person who has been accused or convicted of an offence.
If the Magistrate believes that the person might cause public disturbance or breach the peace again,
The Magistrate can require the person to execute a bond (a formal undertaking) to maintain peace.
The bond can be taken with or without sureties (people who guarantee the person's good behavior).
The duration for which the bond is valid cannot exceed one year.
This is a preventive measure aimed at maintaining law and order.
Key Points:
Applies to persons accused or convicted of any offence.
Focus is on preventing future disturbance or breach of peace.
The person is bound legally to keep the peace, failing which they may face penalties.
The Magistrate can demand sureties as a guarantee for peacekeeping.
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