CrPC Section 107: Security for keeping the peace in other cases
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 8: Security for keeping the peace and for good behavior
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
107. Security for keeping the peace in other cases.- (1) When an Executive Magistrate receives information that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquility or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquility and is of opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding, he may in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond1[with or without sureties] for keeping the peace for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.
(2) Proceeding under this section may be taken before any Executive Magistrate when either the place where the breach of the peace or disturbance is apprehended is within hi s local jurisdiction or there is within such jurisdiction a person who is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquility or to do any wrongful act as aforesaid beyond such jurisdiction.
Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 106. Security for keeping the peace on conviction
- 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