Law of Bond Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Abstract

This paper is an attempt to explain the Law of Bond under the Pakistani Law called the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. The main object of this law is to secure attendance of a person in Court. Liberty of citizens and their dignity is most respectful in all democratic set ups and cases where violation is committed and its truth is to be known by various lawful modes the appearance of the person answerable is necessary for which Pakistani law prescribes six modes, namely, summons, warrants, warrants in lieu of summons, proclamation, attachment of movable property and bonds. Exhaustive law is provided and it seems salutary taking full care of the rights of the parties and keeping balance in a fair and reasonable manner. The law has seen a period of 113 years and stood the test of time and survived despite all sorts of ups and downs.

Keywords: Accused, appearance, bail. bond, surety, confiscation, penalty, summons, warrants, proclamation, attachment, breach