Section89
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Arrest on breach of bond for appearance

Repealed Act 2 of 1974 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1974

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Section 89 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with arrest on breach of bond for appearance. When any person who is bound by any bond taken under this Code to appear before a Court, does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.

When any person who is bound by any bond taken under this Code to appear before a Court, does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.

Section 89, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974).

Questions about Section 89

What does Section 89 of the Code of Criminal Procedure deal with?

Section 89 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is headed "Arrest on breach of bond for appearance". When any person who is bound by any bond taken under this Code to appear before a Court, does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.

How do I find court cases under Section 89 of the Code of Criminal Procedure?

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When was the Code of Criminal Procedure enacted?

Code of Criminal Procedure was enacted in 1974 as Act 2 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is no longer in force.

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