CrPC Section 118: Discharge of person informed against
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Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
¶ 118. Discharge 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.
Study: explanations and related material
Now BNSS 137 (corresponding section). CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03), p8
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Other sections in this chapter
- 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
- 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