Section 440
Amount of bond and reduction thereof.
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.
(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.
(2) The High Court or the Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.