CrPC Section 106
CrPC Section 106 – Security for keeping the peace on conviction
🔹 Bare Act (Simplified):
When a person is convicted of an offence involving:
Breach of the peace, or
Assault, or
Criminal force,
and the Court believes that it is necessary to prevent him from committing further offences,
the Court may order him to execute a bond (with or without sureties) to keep the peace for a period not exceeding three years.
🔍 Explanation:
Section 106 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 allows a Court to take preventive action after a person is convicted.
Who it applies to:
Any person convicted of offences like:
Assault
Criminal force
Rioting
Public disturbance
Or any offence involving a breach of peace
What the Court can do:
The Court can ask the person to sign a bond (promise) to keep the peace.
This can be with or without sureties (people who guarantee that the person will behave).
The bond period can be up to 3 years.
Purpose:
To prevent repeat offences and ensure public peace and safety.
✅ Key Points:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| When it applies | After conviction |
| Type of offences | Breach of peace, assault, etc. |
| Action taken | Bond to keep peace |
| Bond duration | Maximum 3 years |
| Sureties | May be required or not |
📌 Example:
If someone is convicted of participating in a street fight, the Magistrate may order them to sign a bond to maintain peace for, say, 1 year, with two sureties.
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