FORM NO. 16. - Warrant of commitment on failure to find security for good behaviour. of CrPC : FORM NO. 16. - Warrant of commitment on failure to find security for good behaviour.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh, a known habitual thief, has been hiding in a district to avoid detection by the police. The local police receive information about his presence and suspect that he is planning to commit another theft.

Application of the Act:

1. The police present evidence of Rajesh's criminal history and his current suspicious activities to the magistrate.
2. The magistrate records the evidence and issues an order requiring Rajesh to provide a security bond for his good behavior for a period of one year. The bond amount is set at ₹50,000 with two sureties of ₹25,000 each.
3. Rajesh fails to furnish the required security bond.
4. The magistrate issues a warrant of commitment, authorizing the officer in charge of the local jail to take Rajesh into custody and detain him for six months unless he provides the security bond sooner.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, who has a history of being involved in house-breaking incidents, is found loitering suspiciously near a resi...

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