LawgistThe Code of Criminal Procedure
118Discharge of person informed against
If, on an inquiry under section 116, it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect, and if such person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, shall release him, or, if such person is not in custody, shall discharge him.
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SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR
- 106 Security for keeping the peace on conviction
- 107 Security for keeping the peace in other cases
- 108 Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters
- 109 Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
- 110 Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
- 111 Order to be made
- 112 Procedure in respect of person present in Court
- 113 Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
- 114 Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
- 115 Power to dispense with personal attendance
- 116 Inquiry as to truth of information
- 117 Order to give security
- 118 Discharge of person informed against
- 119 Commencement of period for which security is required
- 120 Contents of bond
- 121 Power to reject sureties
- 122 Imprisonment in default of security
- 123 Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
- 124 Security for unexpired period of bond
