When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person taking precautions to conceal his presence and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a cognizable offence, the Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond or bail bond for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.
Section 128 BNSS: Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
- Corresponding CrPC
- Section 109 CrPC
Bare Act text
Text as enacted in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023), in force from 1 July 2024. Source: India Code, Government of India.
In simple words
Allows an Executive Magistrate who receives information that a person is taking precautions to conceal his presence, with reason to believe it is to commit a cognizable offence, to require him to show cause why he should not execute a bond for good behaviour for up to one year.
Chapter IX: Security For Keeping The Peace And For Good Behaviour
- 125 Security for keeping peace on conviction
- 126 Security for keeping peace in other cases
- 127 Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating certain matters
- 128 Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
- 129 Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
- 130 Order to be made
- 131 Procedure in respect of person present in Court
- 132 Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
- 133 Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
- 134 Power to dispense with personal attendance
- 135 Inquiry as to truth of information
- 136 Order to give security
- 137 Discharge of person informed against
- 138 Commencement of period for which security is required
- 139 Contents of bond
- 140 Power to reject sureties
- 141 Imprisonment in default of security
- 142 Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
- 143 Security for unexpired period of bond