# Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 169: Release of accused when evidence deficient

- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-criminal-procedure-1973/section/169/

## Text

If, upon an investigation under this Chapter, it appears to 1. Ins. by Act 45 of 1978, s. 13 (w.e.f. 18-12-1978). 2. Subs. by Act 5 of 2009, s.14, for Explanation II (w.e.f. 31-12-2009). 3. The proviso ins. by Act 5 of 2009, s.14 (w.e.f. 31-12-2009). 4. The proviso ins. by Act 45 of 1978, s.13 (w.e.f. 18-12-1978). the officer in charge of the police station that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable ground of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate, such officer shall, if such person is in custody, release him on his executing a bond, with or without sureties, as such officer may direct, to appear, if and when so required, before a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a police report, and to try the accused or commit him for trial.

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