Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 137
Discharge of person informed against
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BNSS Section 137 deals with discharge of person informed against and replaces CrPC 118.
Bare act text — BNSS 137
137. Discharge of person informed against.
If, on an inquiry under section 135, 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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What was BNSS Section 137 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 137 (Discharge of person informed against) replaces Section 118 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 118 is now BNSS 137.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- 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 136 — Order to give security
- 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
- BNSS 142 — Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security