# Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 445: Deposit instead of recognizance

- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-criminal-procedure-1973/section/445/

## Text

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 or officer may fix in lieu of 1. Ins. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 39 (w.e.f. 23-6-2006). executing such bond.

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