CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 445 CrPC

Deposit instead of recognizance

Procedure & effect

When any person is required by any Court or officer to execute a bond with or without sureties, such Court or officer may, except in the case of a bond for good behaviour, permit him to deposit a sum of money or Government promissory notes to such amount as the Court of officer may if in lieu of executing such bond.

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FAQ — Section 445 CrPC

Section 445 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Deposit instead of recognizance”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When any person is required by any Court or officer to execute a bond with or without sureties, such Court or officer may, except in the case of a bond for good behaviour, permit him to deposit a sum of money or Government promissory notes to such amount as the Court of officer may if in lieu of executing such bond.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.