Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 136
Order to give security
In one line
BNSS Section 136 deals with order to give security and replaces CrPC 117.
Bare act text — BNSS 136
136. Order to give security.
If, upon such inquiry, it is 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 or bail bond, the Magistrate shall make an order accordingly: Provided that— (a) no person shall be ordered to give security of a nature different from, or of an amount larger than, or for a period longer than, that specified in the order made under section 130; (b) the amount of every bond or bail bond shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive; (c) when the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made is a child, the bond shall be executed only by his sureties.
What changed from the CrPC
- CrPC 117 → BNSS 136: The words "with or without sureties" are excluded "or bail bond" is added.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 136 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 136 (Order to give security) replaces Section 117 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 117 is now BNSS 136.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 131 — Procedure in respect of person present in Court
- BNSS 132 — Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
- BNSS 133 — Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
- BNSS 134 — Power to dispense with personal attendance
- BNSS 135 — Inquiry as to truth of information
- BNSS 137 — Discharge of person informed against
- BNSS 138 — Commencement of period for which security is required
- BNSS 139 — Contents of bond
- BNSS 140 — Power to reject sureties
- BNSS 141 — Imprisonment in default of security