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Code of Criminal Procedure

(CRPC)

Release of accused when evidence deficient.

Chapter 12: Information To The Police And Their Powers To Investigate

Section: 169

- If, upon an investigation under this Chapter, it appears to the officer-in-charge of the police station that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable ground of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate, such officer shall, if such person is in custody, release him on his executing a bond, with or without sureties, as such officer may direct, to appear, if and when so required, before a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a police report, and to try the accused or commit him for trial.

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