CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 88 CrPC

Power to take bond for appearance

Procedure & effect

When any person for whose appearance or arrest the officer presiding in any Court is empowered to issue a summons or warrant, is present in such Court, such officer may require such person to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his appearance in such Court, or any other Court to which the case may be transferred for trial.

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FAQ — Section 88 CrPC

Section 88 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Power to take bond for appearance”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When any person for whose appearance or arrest the officer presiding in any Court is empowered to issue a summons or warrant, is present in such Court, such officer may require such person to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his appearance in such Court, or any other Court to which the case may be transferred for trial.

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.