The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
CHAPTER XXXV: PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS
Section 484: Amount of bond and reduction thereof.
Bare Act
(1) The amount of every bond executed under this Chapter shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive.
(2) The High Court or the Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.
Simplified Act
(1) The amount of money required for a bond (a legal promise to pay if certain conditions are not met) should be set based on the specific details of the case and should not be too high.
(2) The High Court or the Court of Session can order that the bail amount set by a police officer or a Magistrate be lowered.
Explanation using examples
Example 1:
Rajesh is accused of a minor theft and is arrested by the police. The Magistrate sets the bail amount at ₹50,000. Rajesh's family finds this amount excessive given their financial situation. They approach the High Court, explaining their financial constraints and the minor nature of the offense. The High Court reviews the circumstances and directs that the bail amount be reduced to ₹10,000, making it more affordable for Rajesh's family to secure his release.
Example 2:
Priya is arrested for a non-violent protest and the police officer sets her bail at ₹1,00,000. Priya's lawyer argues that the amount is excessive considering the non-violent nature of the offense and Priya's clean record. The lawyer files an application in the Court of Session. After reviewing the case details, the Court of Session agrees that the bail amount is too high and orders it to be reduced to ₹20,000, ensuring that Priya can be released on bail without undue financial burden.
