Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)- The Second Schedule- Forms

THE SECOND SCHEDULE

[See Section 476]

Form 1: Summons to an accused person

Form 1

[See Section 61]

Summons to an accused person

To (name of accused) of (address).

Whereas your attendance is necessary to answer to a charge of (state shortly the offence charged), you are hereby required to appear in person (or by pleader, as the case may be) before the (Magistrate) of               , on the          day of           Herein fail not.

Dated, this                    day of                   , 20                   

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 2: Warrant of arrest

Form 2

[See Section 70]

Warrant of arrest

To (name and designation of the person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant).

Whereas (name of the accused) of (address) stands charged with the offence of (state the offence), you are hereby directed to arrest the said                     , and to produce him before me. Herein fail not.

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

[See Section 71]

This warrant may be endorsed as follows:—

If the said                 shall give bail himself in the sum of rupees            with one surety in the sum of rupees                 (or two sureties each in the sum of rupees) to attend before me on the            day of            and to continue so to attend until otherwise directed by me, he may be released.

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Read Other Contents of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)​
See List of All Sections of Cr.P.C. with links
Chapter I- Preliminary
Chapter II- Constitution Of Criminal Courts And Offices
Chapter III- Power Of Courts
Chapter IV- Powers Of Superior Officers Of Police and Aid To The Magistrates And The Police
Chapter V- Arrest Of Persons
Chapter VI- Processes To Compel Appearance
Chapter VII- Processes To Compel The Production Of Things
Chapter VII-A- Reciprocal Arrangements For Assistance In Certain Matters And Procedure For Attachment And Forfeiture Of Property
Chapter VIII- Security For Keeping The Peace And For Good Behaviour
Chapter IX- Order For Maintenance Of Wives, Children And Parents
Chapter X- Maintenance Of Public Order & Tranquillity
Chapter XI- Preventive Action Of The Police
Chapter XII- Information To The Police And Their Powers To Investigate
Chapter XIII- Jurisdiction Of The Criminal Courts In Inquiries And Trials
Chapter XIV- Conditions Requisite For Initiation Of Proceedings
Chapter XV- Complaints To Magistrates
Chapter XVI- Commencement Of Proceedings Before Magistrates
Chapter XVII- The Charge
Chapter XVIII- Trial Before A Court Of Session
Chapter XIX- Trial Of Warrant-Cases By Magistrates
Chapter XX- Trial Of Summons-Cases By Magistrates
Chapter XXI- Summary Trials
Chapter XXI-A- Plea Bargaining
Chapter XXII- Attendance Of Persons Confined Or Detained In Prisons
Chapter XXIII- Evidence In Inquiries And Trials
Chapter XXIV- General Provisions As To Enquiries And Trials
Chapter XXV- Provisions As To Accused Persons Of Unsound Mind
Chapter XXVI- Provisions As To Offences Affecting The Administration Of Justice
Chapter XXVII- The Judgment
Chapter XXVIII- Submission Of Death Sentences For Confirmation
Chapter XXIX- Appeals
Chapter XXX- Reference And Revision
Chapter XXXI- Transfer Of Criminal Cases
Chapter XXXII- Execution, Suspension, Remission And Commutation Of Sentences
Chapter XXXIII- Provisions As To Bail And Bonds
Chapter XXXIV- Disposal Of Property
Chapter XXXV- Irregular Proceedings
Chapter XXXVI- Limitation For Taking Cognizance Of Certain Offences
Chapter XXXVII- Miscellaneous
The First Schedule- Classification Of Offences
The Second Schedule- Forms

Form 3: Bond and bail-bond after arrest under a warrant

Form 3

[See Section 81]

Bond and bail-bond after arrest under a warrant

I, (name), of           , being brought before the District Magistrate of            (or as the case may be) under a warrant issued to compel my appearance to answer to the charge of           , do hereby bind myself to attend in the Court of            on the day of            next, to answer to the said charge, and to continue so to attend until otherwise directed by the Court; and, in case of my making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit, to Government, the sum of rupees

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Signature)

I do hereby declare myself surety for the above-named            of           , that he shall attend before            in the Court of            on the            day of                    next, to answer to the charge on which he has been arrested, and shall continue so to attend until otherwise directed by the Court; and, in case of his making default therein, I bind myself to forfeit, to Government, the sum of rupees

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Signature)

Form 4: Proclamation requiring the appearance of a person accused

Form 4

[See Section 82]

Proclamation requiring the appearance of a person accused

Whereas complaint has been made before me that (namedescription and address ) has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of           , punishable under section            of the Indian Penal Code, and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said (name) cannot be found, and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the said (name) has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant);

Proclamation is hereby made that the said                    of                    is required to appear at (place) before this Court (or before me) to answer the said complaint on the                day of           

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 5: Proclamation requiring the attendance of a witness

Form 5

[See Sections 82, 87 and 90]

Proclamation requiring the attendance of a witness

Whereas complaint has been made before me that (namedescription and address ) has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of (mention the offence concisely) and a warrant has been issued to compel the attendance of (namedescription and address of the witness) before this Court to be examined touching the matter of the said complaint; and whereas it has been returned to the said warrant that the said (name of witness) cannot be served, and it has been shown to my satisfaction that he has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant);

Proclamation is hereby made that the said (name) is required to appear at (place) before the Court of                on the                day of                next at                o'clock, to be examined touching the offence complained of.

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 6: Order of attachment to compel the attendance of a witness

Form 6

[See Section 83]

Order of attachment to compel the attendance of a witness

To the Officer in charge of the police station at

Whereas a warrant has been duly issued to compel the attendance of (namedescription and address) to testify concerning a complaint pending before this Court, and it has been returned to the said warrant that it cannot be served; and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that he has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant); and thereupon a Proclamation has been or is being duly issued and published requiring the said                    to appear and give evidence at the time and place mentioned therein;

This is to authorise and require you to attach by seizure the movable property belonging to the said            to the value of rupees                     which you may find within the District of                    and to hold the said property under attachment pending the further order of this Court, and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 7: Order of attachment to compel the appearance of a person accused

Form 7

[See Section 83]

Order of attachment to compel the appearance of a person accused

To (name and designation of the person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant)

Whereas complaint has been made before me that (namedescription and address) has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of punishable under Section                    of the Indian Penal Code, and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said (name) cannot be found; and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the said (name) has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant) and thereupon a Proclamation has been or is being duly issued and published requiring the said to appear to answer the said charge within                            days; and whereas the said                    is possessed of the following property, other than land paying revenue to Government, in the village (or town), of               , in the District of                , viz.,               , and an order has been made for the attachment thereof;

You are hereby required to attach the said property in the manner specified in clause (a), or clause (c), or both*, of sub-section (2) of Section 83, and to hold the same under attachment pending further order of this Court, and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

*Strike out the one which is not applicable, depending on the nature of the property to be attached.

Form 8: Order authorising an attachment by the District Magistrate or Collector

Form 8

[See Section 83]

Order authorising an attachment by the District Magistrate or Collector

To the District Magistrate/Collector of the District of

Whereas complaint has been made before me that (namedescription and address) has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of           , punishable under section            of the Indian Penal Code, and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said (name) cannot be found; and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the said (name) has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant) and thereupon a Proclamation has been or is being duly issued and published requiring the said (name) to appear to answer the said charge within                days; and whereas the said                is possessed of certain land paying revenue to Government in the village (or town) of                in the District of               ;

You are hereby authorised and requested to cause the said land to be attached, in the manner specified in clause (a), or clause (c), or both*, of sub-section (4) of Section 83, and to be held under attachment pending the further order of this Court, and to certify without delay what you may have done in pursuance of this order.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

*Strike out the one which is not desired.

Form 9: Warrant in the first instance to bring up a witness

Form 9

[See Section 87]

Warrant in the first instance to bring up a witness

To (name and designation of the police officer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant).

Whereas complaint has been made before me that (name and description of accused) of (address) has (or is suspected to have) committed the offence of (mention the offence concisely), and it appears likely that (name and description of witness) can give evidence concerning the said complaint; and whereas I have good and sufficient reason to believe that he will not attend as a witness on the hearing of the said complaint unless compelled to do so;

This is to authorise and require you to arrest the said (name of witness), and on the                    day of                to bring him before this Court, to be examined touching the offence complained of.

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 10: Warrant to search after information of a particular offence

Form 10

[See Section 93]

Warrant to search after information of a particular offence

To (name and designation of the police officer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant).

Whereas information has been laid (or complaint has been made) before me of the commission (or suspected commission) of the offence of (mention the offence concisely), and it has been made to appear to me that the production of (specify the thing clearly) is essential to the inquiry now being made (or about to be made) into the said offence (or suspected offence);

This is to authorise and require you to search for the said (the thing specified) in the (describe the house or place or part thereof to which the search is to be confined), and, if found, to produce the same forthwith before this Court, returning this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you have done under it, immediately upon its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 11: Warrant to search suspected place of deposit

Form 11

[See Section 94]

Warrant to search suspected place of deposit

To (name and designation of a police officer above the rank of a constable).

Whereas information has been laid before me, and on due inquiry thereupon had, I have been led to believe that the (describe the house or other place) is used as a place for the deposit (or sale) of stolen property (or if for either of the other purposes expressed in the sectionstate the purpose in the words of the section);

This is to authorise and require you to enter the said house (or other place) with such assistance as shall be required, and to use, if necessary, reasonable force for that purpose, and to search every part of the said house (or other placeor if the search is to be confined to a partspecify the part clearly), and to seize and take possession of any property (or documents, or stamps, or seals, or coins or obscene objects, as the case may be) (addwhen the case requires it) and also of any instruments and materials which you may reasonably believe to be kept for the manufacture of forged documents, or counterfeit stamps, or false seals, or counterfeit coins or counterfeit currency notes (as the case may be), and forthwith to bring before this Court such of the said things as may be taken possession of, returning this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you have done under it, immediately upon its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20               

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 12: Bond to keep the peace

Form 12

[See Sections 106 and 107]

Bond to keep the peace

Whereas I, (name), inhabitant of (place), have been called upon to enter into a bond to keep the peace for the term of            or until the completion of the inquiry in the matter of            now pending in the Court of               , I hereby bind myself not to commit a breach of the peace, or do any act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace, during the said term or until the completion of the said inquiry and, in case of my making default therein, I hereby bind myself to forfeit to Government the sum of rupees                .

Dated, this                day of               , 20            .

(Signature)

Form 13: Bond for good behaviour

Form 13

[See Sections 108, 109 and 110]

Bond for good behaviour

Whereas I, (name), inhabitant of (place), have been called upon to enter into a bond to be of good behaviour to Government and all the citizens of India for the term of (state the period) or until the completion of the inquiry in the matter of now pending in the Court of               , I hereby bind myself to be of good behaviour to Government and all the citizens of India during the said term or until the completion of the said inquiry; and, in case of my making default therein, I hereby bind myself to forfeit to Government the sum of rupees

Dated, this                day of               , 20            .

(Signature)

(Where a bond with sureties is to be executedadd                .)

We do hereby declare ourselves sureties for the above-named                that he will be of good behaviour to Government and all the citizens of India during the said term or until the completion of the said inquiry; and, in case of his making default therein, we bind ourselves, jointly and severally, to forfeit to Government the sum of rupees.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Signature)

Form 14: Summons on information of a probable breach of the peace

Form 14

[See Section 113]

Summons on information of a probable breach of the peace

To                of

Whereas it has been made to appear to me by credible information that (state the substance of the information), and that you are likely to commit a breach of the peace (or by which act a breach of the peace will probably be occasioned), you are hereby required to attend in person (or by a duly authorised agent) at the office of the Magistrate of                on the                day of                20               , at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause why you should not be required to enter into a bond for rupees [when sureties are requiredadd, and also to give security by the bond of one (or two, as the case may be) surety (or sureties) in the sum of rupees (each if more than one)], that you will keep the peace for the term of

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 15: Warrant of commitment on failure to find security to keep the peace

Form 15

[See Section 122]

Warrant of commitment on failure to find security to keep the peace

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas (name and address) appeared before me in person (or by his authorised agent) on the                day of                in obedience to a summons calling upon him to show cause why he should not enter into a bond for rupees with one surety (or a bond with two sureties each in rupees                ), that he, the said (name), would keep the peace for the period of                months; and whereas an order was then made requiring the said (name) to enter into and find such security (state the security ordered when it differs from that mentioned in the summons), and he has failed to comply with the said order;

This is to authorise and require you to receive the said (name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said period of (term of imprisonment) unless he shall in the meantime be lawfully ordered to be released, and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 16: Warrant of commitment on failure to find security for good behaviour

Form 16

[See Section 122]

Warrant of commitment on failure to find security for good behaviour

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas it has been made to appear to me that (name and description) has been concealing his presence within the district of            and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a cognizable offence;

or

Whereas evidence of the general character of (name and designation) has been adduced before me and recorded, from which it appears that he is an habitual robber (or house-breaker, etc., as the case may be);

And whereas an order has been recorded stating the same and requiring the said (name) to furnish security for his good behaviour for the term of (state the period) by entering into a bond with one surety (or two or more sureties, as the case may be), himself for rupees                               , and the said surety                (or each of the said sureties) for rupees               , and the said (name) has failed to comply with the said order and for such default has been adjudged imprisonment for (state the term) unless the said security be sooner furnished;

This is to authorise and require you to receive the said (name) into your custody, together with this warrant and him safely to keep in the Jail, or if he is already in prison, be detained therein, for the said period of (term of imprisonment) unless he shall in the meantime be lawfully ordered to be released, and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 17: Warrant to discharge a person imprisoned on failure to give security

Form 17

[See Sections 122 and 123]

Warrant to discharge a person imprisoned on failure to give security

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at                (or other officer in whose custody the person is).

Whereas (name and description of prisoner) was committed to your custody under warrant of the Court, dated the                day of            20               ; and has since duly given security under section                of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973;

or

Whereas (name and description of prisoner) was committed to your custody under warrant of the Court, dated the                day of                20               ; and there have appeared to me sufficient grounds for the opinion that he can be released without hazard to the community;

This is to authorise and require you forthwith to discharge the said (name) from your custody unless he is liable to be detained for some other cause.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 18: Warrant of imprisonment on failure to pay maintenance

Form 18

(See Section 125)

Warrant of imprisonment on failure to pay maintenance

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas (namedescription and address) has been proved before me to be possessed of sufficient means to maintain his wife (name) [or his child (name) or his father or mother (name), who is by reason of (state the reason) unable to maintain herself (or himself)] and to have neglected (or refused) to do so, and an order has been duly made requiring the said (name) to allow to his said wife (or child or father or mother) for maintenance the monthly sum of rupees                   ; and whereas it has been further proved that the said (name) in wilful disregard of the said order has failed to pay rupees               , being the amount of the allowance for the month (or months) of               ;

And thereupon an order was made adjudging him to undergo imprisonment in the said Jail for the period of               ;

This is to authorise and require you to receive the said (name) into your custody in the said Jail, together with this warrant, and there carry the said order into execution according to law, returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 19: Warrant to enforce the payment of maintenance by attachment and sale

Form 19

(See Section 125)

Warrant to enforce the payment of maintenance by attachment and sale

To (name and designation of the police officer or other person to execute the warrant).

Whereas an order has been duly made requiring (name) to allow to his said wife (or child or father or mother) for maintenance the monthly sum of rupees, and whereas the said (name) in wilful disregard of the said order has failed to pay rupees, being the amount of the allowance for the month (or months) of               ;

This is to authorise and require you to attach any movable property belonging to the said (name) which may be found within the district of               , and if within (state the number of days or hours allowed) next after such attachment the said sum shall not be paid (or forthwith), to sell the movable property attached to, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the said sum, returning this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you have done under it, immediately upon its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 20: Order for the removal of nuisances

Form 20

(See Section 133)

Order for the removal of nuisances

To (namedescription and address).

Whereas it has been made to appear to me that you have caused an obstruction (or nuisance) to persons using the public roadways (or other public place) which, etc., (describe the road or public place), by, etc., (state what it is that causes the obstruction or nuisance), and that such obstruction (or nuisance) still exists;

or

Whereas it has been made to appear to me that you are carrying on, as owner, or manager, the trade or occupation of (state the particular trade or occupation and the place where it is carried on), and that the same is injurious to the public health (or comfort) by reason (state briefly in what manner the injurious effects are caused), and should be suppressed or removed to a different place;

or

Whereas it has been made to appear to me that you are the owner (or are in possession of or have the control over) a certain tank (or well or excavation) adjacent to the public way (describe the thoroughfare), and that the safety of the public is endangered by reason of the said tank (or well or excavation) being without a fence (or insecurely fenced);

or

Whereas, etc., etc., (as the case may be);

I do hereby direct and require you within (state the time allowed) (state what is required to be done to abate the nuisance) or to appear at                            in the Court of                on the                day of                next, and to show cause why this order should not be enforced;

or

I do hereby direct and require you within (state the time allowed) to cease carrying on the said trade or occupation at the said place, and not again to carry on the same, or to remove the said trade from the place where it is now carried on, or to appear, etc.;

or

I do hereby direct and require you within (state the time allowed) to put up a sufficient fence (state the kind of fence and the part to be fenced); or to appear, etc.;

or

I do hereby direct and require you, etc., etc., (as the case may be).

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 21: Magistrate's notice and peremptory order

Form 21

(See Section 141)

Magistrate's notice and peremptory order

To (namedescription and address).

I hereby give you notice that it has been found that the order issued on the day of            requiring you (state substantially the requisition in the order) is reasonable and proper. Such order has been made absolute, and I hereby direct and require you to obey the said order within (state the time allowed), on peril of the penalty provided by the Indian Penal code for disobedience thereto.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 22: Injunction to provide against imminent danger pending inquiry

Form 22

(See Section 142)

Injunction to provide against imminent danger pending inquiry

To (namedescription and address).

Whereas the inquiry into the conditional order issued by me on the day of        , 20               , is pending, and it has been made to appear to me that the nuisance mentioned in the said order is attended with such imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public as to render necessary immediate measures to prevent such danger or injury, I do hereby, under the provisions of Section 142 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, direct and enjoin you forthwith to (state plainly what is required to be done as a temporary safeguard), pending the result of the inquiry.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 23: Magistrate's order prohibiting the repetition, etc., of a nuisance

Form 23

(See Section 143)

Magistrate's order prohibiting the repetition, etc., of a nuisance

To (namedescription and address).

Whereas it has been made to appear to me that, etc. (state the proper recitalguided by Form 20 or Form 24, as the case may be);

I do hereby strictly order and enjoin you not to repeat or continue, the said nuisance.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 24: Magistrate's order to prevent obstruction, riot, etc.

Form 24

(See Section 144)

Magistrate's order to prevent obstruction, riot, etc.

To (namedescription and address).

Whereas it has been made to appear to me that you are in possession (or have the management) of (describe clearly the property), and that, in digging a drain on the said land, you are about to throw or place a portion of the earth and stones dug-up upon the adjoining public road, so as to occasion risk of obstruction to persons using the road;

or

Whereas it has been made to appear to me that you and a number of other persons (mention the class of persons) are about to meet and proceed in a procession along the public street, etc., (as the case may be) and that such procession is likely to lead to a riot or an affray;

or

Whereas, etc., etc., (as the case may be);

I do hereby order you not to place or permit to be placed any of the earth or stones dug from land on any part of the said road;

or

I do hereby prohibit the procession passing along the said street; and strictly warn and enjoin you not to take any part in such procession (or as the case recited may require).

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 25: Magistrate's order declaring party entitled to retain possession of land, etc. in dispute

Form 25

(See Section 145)

Magistrate's order declaring party entitled to retain possession of land, etc. in dispute

It appears to me, on the grounds duly recorded, that a dispute, likely to induce a breach of the peace, existed between (describe the parties by name and residenceor residence only if the dispute be between bodies of villagers) concerning certain (state concisely the subject of dispute), situate within my local jurisdiction, all the said parties were called upon to give in a written statement of their respective claims as to the fact of actual possession of the said (the subject of dispute), and being satisfied by due inquiry had thereupon, without reference to the merits of the claim of either of the said parties to the legal right of possession, that the claim of actual possession by the said (name or names or description) is true; I do decide and declare that he is (or they are) in possession of the said (the subject of dispute) and entitled to retain such possession until ousted by due course of law, and do strictly forbid any disturbance of his (or their) possession in the meantime.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 26: Warrant of attachment in the case of a dispute as to the possession of land, etc.

Form 26

(See Section 146)

Warrant of attachment in the case of a dispute as to the possession of land, etc.

To the Officer in charge of the police station at

(or, To the Collector of            ).

Whereas it has been made to appear to me that a dispute likely to induce a breach of the peace existed between (describe the parties concerned by name and residenceor residence only if the dispute be between bodies of villagers) concerning certain (state concisely the subject of dispute) situate within the limits of my jurisdiction, and the said parties were thereupon duly called upon to state in writing their respective claims as to the fact of actual possession of the said (the subject of dispute), and whereas, upon due inquiry into the said claims, I have decided that neither of the said parties was in possession of the said (the subject of dispute) (or I am unable to satisfy myself as to which of the said parties was in possession as aforesaid);

This is to authorise and require you to attach the said (the subject of dispute) by taking and keeping possession thereof, and to hold the same under attachment until the decree or order of a competent Court determining the rights of the parties, or the claim to possession, shall have been obtained, and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 27: Magistrate's order prohibiting the doing of anything on land or water

Form 27

(See Section 147)

Magistrate's order prohibiting the doing of anything on land or water

A dispute having arisen concerning the right of use of (state concisely the subject of dispute) situate within my local jurisdiction, the possession of which land (or water) is claimed exclusively by (describe the person or persons), and it appears to me, on due enquiry into the same, that the said land (or water) has been open to the enjoyment of such use by the public (or if by an individual or a class of personsdescribe him or them) and (if the use can be enjoyed throughout the year) that the said use has been enjoyed within three months of the institution of the said inquiry (or if the use is enjoyable only at a particular seasonsay, “during the last of the seasons at which the same is capable of being enjoyed”);

I do order that the said (the claimant or claimants of possession) or any one in their interest, shall not take (or retain) possession of the said land (or water) to the exclusion of the enjoyment of the right of use aforesaid, until he (or they) shall obtain the decree or order of a competent Court adjudging him (or them) to be entitled to exclusive possession.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 28: Bond and Bail-bond on a preliminary inquiry before a police officer

Form 28

Bond and Bail-bond on a preliminary inquiry before a police officer

(See Section 169)

I, (name), of               ; being charged with the offence of                and after inquiry required to appear before the Magistrate of

or

and after inquiry called upon to enter into my own recognizance to appear when required, do hereby bind myself to appear at               , in the Court of               , on the day of                next (or on such days as I may hereafter be required to attend) to answer further to the said charge, and in case of my making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit to Government, the sum of rupees

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Signature)

I hereby declare myself (or we jointly and severally declare ourselves and each of us) surety (or sureties) for the above said (name) that he shall attend at                in the Court of               , on the                day of                next (or on such day as he may hereafter be required to attend), further to answer to the charge pending against him, and, in case of his making default therein, I hereby bind myself (or we hereby bind ourselves) to forfeit to Government the sum of rupees.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Signature)

Form 29: Bond to prosecute or give evidence

Form 29

(See Section 170)

Bond to prosecute or give evidence

I, (name),                of (place)               , do hereby bind myself to attend at            in the Court of            at                o'clock on the            day of                next and then and there to prosecute (or to prosecute and give evidence) (or to give evidence) in the matter of a charge of            against one A.B., and, in case of making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit to Government the sum of rupees.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Signature)

Form 30: Special summons to a person accused of a petty offence

Form 30

(See Section 206)

Special summons to a person accused of a petty offence

To

(Name of the accused)

of                            (address)

Whereas your attendance is necessary to answer a charge of petty offence (state shortly the offence charged), you are hereby required to appear in person (or by pleader) before                    (Magistrate) of                on the                day of                20               , or if you desire to plead guilty to the charge without appearing before the Magistrate, to transmit before the aforesaid date the plea of guilty in writing and the sum of                rupees as fine, or if you desire to appear by pleader and to plead guilty through such pleader, to authorise such pleader in writing to make such a plea of guilty on your behalf and to pay the fine through such pleader. Herein fail not.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

(Note.—The amount of fine specified in this summons shall not exceed one hundred rupees.)

Form 31: Notice of commitment by Magistrate to public prosecutor

Form 31

(See Section 209)

Notice of commitment by Magistrate to public prosecutor

The Magistrate of            hereby gives notice that he has committed one            for trial at the next Sessions; and the Magistrate hereby instructs the Public Prosecutor to conduct the prosecution of the said case.

The charge against the accused is that, etc. (state the offence as in the charge).

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 32: Charges

Form 32

Charges

(See Sections 211, 212 and 213)

I.    charges with one head

(1)(a) I, (name and office of Magistrateetc.), hereby charge you (name of accused person) as follows—

On Section 121

(b) that you, on or about the            day of           , at           , waged war against the Government of India and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 121 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

(c) And I hereby direct that you be tried by this Court on the said charge.

(Signature and Seal of the Magistrate)

[To be substituted for (b)]:—

On Section 124

(2) That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , with the intention of inducing the President of India [oras the case may be, the Governor of (name of State)] to refrain from exercising a lawful power as such President (oras the case may be, the Governor), assaulted the President (or, as the case may be, the Governor), and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 124 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

On Section 161

(3) That you, being a public servant in the            Department, directly accepted from (state the name) for another party (state the name) gratification other than legal remuneration, as a motive for forbearing to do an official act, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 161 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

On Section 166

(4) That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , did (or omitted to do, as the case may be)           , such conduct being contrary to the provisions of            Act           , section           , and known by you to be prejudicial to           , and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 166 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

On Section 193

(5) That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , in the course of the trial of            before           , stated in evidence that “            ” which statement you either knew or believed to be false, or did not believe to be true, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 193 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

On Section 304

(6) That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , committed culpable homicide not amounting to murder, causing the death of           , and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

On Section 306

(7) That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , abetted the commission of suicide by A.B., a person in a state of intoxication, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

On Section 325

(8) That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , voluntarily caused grievous hurt to           , and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

On Section 392

(9) That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , robbed (state the name), and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

On Section 395

(10) That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , committed dacoity, an offence punishable under Section 395 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court.

II.    charges with two or more heads

(1)(a) I, (name and office of Magistrateetc.), hereby charge you (name of accused person) as follows—

On Section 241

(bFirst—That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , knowing a coin to be counterfeit, delivered the same to another person, by name, A, B., as genuine, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 241 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session.

Secondly—That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , knowing a coin to be counterfeit attempted to induce another person, by name, A.B., to receive it as genuine, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 241 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session.

(c) And I hereby direct that you be tried by the said Court on the said charge.

(Signature and seal of the Magistrate)

[To be substituted for (b)]:—

On Sections 302 and 304

(2) First—That you, on or about the day of           , at           , committed murder by causing the death of           , and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session.

Secondly—That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , by causing the death of           , committed culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session.

On Sections 379 and 382

(3) First—That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , committed            theft, and thereby           , committed an offence punishable under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session.

Secondly—That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , committed theft, having made preparation for causing death to a person in order to the committing of such theft and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 382 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session.

Thirdly—That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , committed theft, having made preparation for causing restraint to a person in order to the effecting of your escape after the committing of such theft, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 382 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session.

Fourthly—That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , committed theft, having made preparation for causing fear of hurt to a person in order to the retaining of property taken by such theft and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 382 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session.

Alternative charge on Section 193

(4) That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , in the course of the inquiry into           , before           , stated in evidence that “            ”, and that you, on or about the            day of           , at           , in the course of the trial of           , before           , stated in the evidence that “          ”, one of which statements you either knew or believed to be false, or did not believe to be true, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 193 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of this Court of Session.

(In cases tried by Magistrates substitute “within my cognizance” for “within the cognizance of the Court of Session”.)

III.    charges for theft after previous conviction

I, (name and office of Magistrateetc.), hereby charge you (name of accused person) as follows:—

That you, on or about the            day of           , at           , committed theft, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session (or Magistrate, as the case may be).

And you, the said (name of accused), stand further charged that you, before the committing of the said offence, that is to say, on the            day of           , had been convicted by the (state Court by which conviction was had) at            of an offence punishable under Chapter XVII of the Indian Penal Code with imprisonment for a term of three years, that is to say, the offence of housebreaking by night (describe the offence in the words used in the section under which the accused was convicted), which conviction is still in full force and effect, and that you are thereby liable to enhanced punishment under Section 75 of the Indian Penal Code.

And I hereby direct that you be tried, etc.

Form 33: Summons to witness

Form 33

(See Sections 16 and 244)

Summons to witness

To                        of

Whereas complaint has been made before me that (name of the accused) of (address) has (or is suspected to have) committed the offence of (state the offence concisely with time and place), and it appears to me that you are likely to give material evidence or to produce any document or other thing for the prosecution;

You are hereby summoned to appear before this Court on the                day of                next at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to produce such document or thing or to testify what you know concerning the matter of the said complaint, and not to depart thence without leave of the Court; and you are hereby warned that, if you shall without just excuse neglect or refuse to appear on the said date, a warrant will be issued to compel your attendance.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 34: Warrant of commitment on a sentence of imprisonment or fine if passed by a court

Form 34

(See Sections 235, 248 and 255)]

Warrant of commitment on a sentence of imprisonment or fine if passed by a [i][court

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas on the                day of               , (name of prisoner), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd, as the case may be) prisoner in case No.                    of the Calendar for 20               , was convicted before me (name and official designation) of the offence of (mention the offence or offences concisely) under section (or sections) of the Indian Penal Code (or of                Act                ), and was sentenced to (state the punishment fully and distinctly);

This is to authorise and require you to receive the said (prisoner's name) into your custody in the said Jail, together with this warrant, and thereby carry the aforesaid sentence into execution according to law.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 35: Warrant of imprisonment on failure to pay compensation

Form 35

(See Section 250)

Warrant of imprisonment on failure to pay compensation

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas (name and description) has brought against (name and description of the accused person) the complaint that (mention it concisely) and the same has been dismissed on the ground that there was no reasonable ground for making the accusation against the same (name) and the order of dismissal awards payment by the said (name of complainant) of the sum of rupees                        as compensation; and whereas the said sum has not been paid and an order has been made for his simple imprisonment in Jail for the period of                days, unless the aforesaid sum be sooner paid;

This is to authorise and require you to receive the said (name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the period of (term of imprisonment), subject to the provisions of Section 69 of the Indian Penal Code, unless the said sum be sooner paid, and on the receipt thereof, forthwith to set him at liberty, returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 36: Order requiring production in court of person in prison for answering to charge of offence

Form 36

(See Section 267)

Order requiring production in court of person in prison for answering to charge of offence

To

The Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas the attendance of (name of prisoner) at present confined/detained in the abovementioned prison, is required in this Court to answer to a charge of (state shortly the offence charged) or for the purpose of a proceeding (state shortly the particulars of the proceeding);

You are hereby required to produce the said                            under safe and sure conduct before this Court                on the            day of           , 20           , by                A.M. there to answer to the said charge, or for the purpose of the said proceeding, and after this Court has dispensed with his further attendance, cause him to be conveyed under safe and sure conduct back to the said prison.

And you are further required to inform the said                    of the contents of this order and deliver to him the attached copy thereof.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

 

(Seal)

(Signature)

Countersigned.

(Signature)

Form 37: Order requiring production in court of person in prison for giving evidence

Form 37

Order requiring production in court of person in prison for giving evidence

To

The Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas complaint has been made before this Court that (name of the accused) of            has committed the offence of                    (state offence concisely with time and place) and it appears that (name of prisoner) at present confined/detained in the abovementioned prison, is likely to give material evidence for the prosecution/defence;

You are hereby required to produce the said                under safe and sure conduct before this Court at                on the                    day of               , 20               , by            A.M. there to give evidence in the matter now pending before this Court, and after this Court been dispensed with his further attendance, cause him to be conveyed under safe and sure conduct back to the said prison.

And you are further required to inform the said                of the contents of this order and deliver to him the attached copy thereof.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

 

(Seal)

(Signature)

Countersigned.

(Signature)

Form 38: Warrant of commitment in certain cases of contempt when a fine is imposed

Form 38

(See Section 345)

Warrant of commitment in certain cases of contempt when a fine is imposed

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas at a Court held before me on this day (name and description of the offender) in the presence (or view) of the Court committed wilful contempt;

And whereas for such contempt the said (name of the offender) has been adjudged by the Court to pay a fine of rupees                   , or in default to suffer simple imprisonment for the period of (state the number of months or days);

This is to authorise and require you to receive the said (name of offender) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said period of (term of imprisonment), unless the said fine be sooner paid; and, on the receipt thereof, forthwith to set him at liberty returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 39: Magistrate's or Judge's warrant of commitment of witness refusingto answer or to produce document

Form 39

(See Section 349)

Magistrate's or Judge's warrant of commitment of witness refusingto answer or to produce document

To (name and designation of officer of Court)

Whereas (name and description), being summoned (or brought before this Court) as a witness and this day required to give evidence on an inquiry into an alleged offence, refused to answer a certain question (or certain questions) put to him touching the said alleged offence, and duly recorded, or having been called upon to produce any document has refused to produce such document, without alleging any just excuse for such refusal, and for his refusal has been ordered to be detained in custody for (term and detention adjudged);

This is to authorise and require you to take the said (name) into custody, and him safely to keep in your custody for the period of                    days, unless in the meantime he shall consent to be examined and to answer the questions asked of him, or to produce the document called for from him, and on the last of the said days, or forthwith on such consent being known, to bring him before this Court to be dealt with according to law, returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 40: Warrant of commitment under sentence of death

Form 40

(See Section 366)

Warrant of commitment under sentence of death

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas at the Session held before me on the                      day of             , 20                 , (name of prisoner), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd, as the case may be) prisoner in case No.                        of the Calendar for 20                            at the said Session, was duly convicted of the offence of culpable homicide                    amounting to murder under Section                of the Indian Penal Code, and sentenced to death, subject to the confirmation of the said sentence by the            Court of           

This is to authorise and require you to receive the said (prisoner's name) into your custody in the said Jail, together with this warrant, and him there safely to keep until you shall receive the further warrant or order of this Court, carrying into effect the order of the said Court.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 41: Warrant after a commutation of a sentence

Form 41

[ii][(See Sections 386, 413 and 416)]

Warrant after a commutation of a sentence

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas, at a Session held on the            day of           , 20           , (name of prisoner), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd, as the case may be) prisoner in case No.                of the Calendar for 20            at the said Session, was convicted of the offence of               , punishable under Section                of the Indian Penal Code, and sentenced to                , and was thereupon committed to your custody; and whereas by the order of the                    Court of                    (a duplicate of which is hereunto annexed) the punishment adjudged by the said sentence has been commuted to punishment of imprisonment for life;

This is to authorise and require you safely to keep the said (prisoner's name) in your custody in the said Jail, as by law is required, until he shall be delivered over by you to the proper authority and custody for the purpose of his undergoing the punishment of imprisonment for life under the said order,

or

if the mitigated sentence is one of imprisonmentsayafter the words “custody in the said Jail”, “and there to carry into execution the punishment of imprisonment under the said order according to law”

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 42: Warrant of execution of a sentence of death

Form 42

[iii][(See Sections 413 and 414)]

Warrant of execution of a sentence of death

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

Whereas   (name   of   prisoner),   the   (1st,   2nd,   3rd,   as   the   case   may   be) prisoner   in   case No.                 of the Calendar for 20              at the Session held before me on the               day of           , 20               , has been by a warrant of the Court, dated the                 day of               , committed to your custody under sentence of death;                        and whereas the order of the High Court at            confirming the said sentence has been received by this Court;

This is to authorise and require you to carry the said sentence into execution by causing the said            to be hanged by the neck until he be dead, at (time and place of execution), and to return this warrant to the Court with an endorsement certifying that the sentence has been executed.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 43: Warrant to levy a fine by attachment and sale

Form 43

(See Section 421)

Warrant to levy a fine by attachment and sale

To (name and designation of the police officer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant).

Whereas (name and description of the offender) was on the            day of           , 20           , convicted before me of the offence of (mention the offence concisely), and sentenced to pay a fine of rupees           ; and whereas the said (name), although required to pay the said fine, has not paid the same or any part thereof;

This is to authorise, and require you to attach any movable property belonging to the said (name), which may be found within the district of               ; and, if within (state the number of days or hours allowed) next after such attachment the said sum shall not be paid (or forthwith), to sell the movable property attached, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the said fine, returning this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you have done under it, immediately upon its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 44: Warrant for recovery of fine

Form 44

(See Section 421)

Warrant for recovery of fine

To the Collector of the district of

Whereas (nameaddress and description of the offender) was on the                day of               , 20           , convicted before me of the offence of (mention the offence concisely), and sentenced to pay a fine of rupees           ; and

Whereas the said (name), although required to pay the said fine, has not paid the same or any part thereof;

You are hereby authorised and requested to realise the amount of the said fine as arrears of land revenue from the movable or immovable property, or both, of the said (name) and to certify without delay what you may have done in pursuance of this order.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)

(Signature)

Form 44-A: Bond for appearance of offender released pending realisation of fine

[iv]Form 44-A

[See Section 424(1)(b)]

Bond for appearance of offender released pending realisation of fine

Whereas I, (name), inhabitant of (place), have been sentenced to pay a fine of rupees                and in default of payment thereof to undergo imprisonment for               ; and whereas the Court has been pleased to order my release on condition of my executing a bond for my appearance on the following date (or dates), namely:—

I hereby bind myself to appear before the court of              at                o'clock on the following date (or dates), namely:—           and, in case of making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit to Government the sum of rupees

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Signature)

WHERE A BOND WITH SURETIES IS TO BE EXECUTED, ADD—

We do hereby declare ourselves sureties for the above-named that he will appear before the Court of                on the following date (or dates), namely:—

and, in case of his making default therein, we bind ourselves jointly and severally to forfeit to Government the sum of rupees            .

(Signature)

Form 45: Bond and Bail-bond for attendance before officer in charge of police station or court

Form 45

[See Sections 436, [v][436-A,] 437, [vi][437-A] and 438(3) and 441]

Bond and Bail-bond for attendance before officer in charge of police station or court

I, (name),                of                (place), having been arrested or detained without warrant by the Officer in charge of            police station (or having been brought before the Court of                    ), charged with the offence of                   , and required to give security for my attendance before such Officer or Court on condition that I shall attend such Officer or Court on every day on which any investigation or trial is held with regard to such charge, and in case of my making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit to Government the sum of rupees            .

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Signature)

I hereby declare myself (or we jointly and severally declare ourselves and each of us) surety (or sureties) for the above said (name)                that he shall attend the Officer in charge of                police station or the Court of                on every day on which any investigation into the charge is made or any trial on such charge is held, that he shall be, and appear, before such officer or Court for the purpose of such investigation or to answer the charge against him (as the case may be), and, in case of his making default herein, I hereby bind myself (or we, hereby bind ourselves) to forfeit to Government the sum of rupees            .

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Signature)

 

Form 46: Warrant to discharge a person imprisoned on failure to give security

Form 46

(See Section 442)

Warrant to discharge a person imprisoned on failure to give security

To the Officer in charge of the Jail at

(or other officer in whose custody the person is)

Whereas (name and description of prisoner) was committed to your custody under warrant of this Court, dated the            day of           , and has since with his surety (or sureties) duly executed a bond under Section 441 of the Code of Criminal Procedure;

This is to authorise and require you forthwith to discharge the said (name) from your custody, unless he is liable to be detained for some other matter.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 47: Warrant of attachment to enforce a bond

[vii][Form 47

(See Section 446)

Warrant of attachment to enforce a bond

To the Police Officer in charge of the police station at

Whereas (namedescription and address of person) has failed to appear on (mention the occasion) pursuant to his recognizance, and has by default forfeited to Government the sum of rupees (the penalty in the bond); and whereas the said (name of person) has, on due notice to him, failed to pay the said sum or show any sufficient cause why payment should not be enforced against him;

This is to authorise and require you to attach any movable property of the said (name) that you may find within the district of                , by seizure and detention, and, if the said amount be not paid within            days, to sell the property so attached or so much of it as may be sufficient to realise the amount aforesaid, and to make return of what you have done under this warrant immediately upon its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 48: Notice to surety on breach of a bond

Form 48

(See Section 446)

Notice to surety on breach of a bond

To                          of

Whereas on the             day of           , 20           , you became surety for (name) of (place) that he should appear before this Court on the                 day of                and bound yourself in default thereof to forfeit the sum of rupees                to Government; and whereas the said (name) has failed to appear before this Court and by reason of such default you have forfeited the aforesaid sum of rupees               ,

You are hereby required to pay the said penalty or show cause, within            days from this date, why payment of the said sum should not be enforced against you.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 49: Notice to surety of forfeiture of bond for good behaviour

Form 49

(See Section 446)

Notice to surety of forfeiture of bond for good behaviour

To                          of

Whereas on the                 day of               , 20               , you became surety by a bond for (name) of (place) that he would be of good behaviour for the period of            and bound yourself in default thereof to forfeit the sum of rupees            to Government; and whereas the said (name) has been convicted of the offence of (mention the offence concisely) committed since you became such surety, whereby your security bond has become forfeited;

You are hereby required to pay the said penalty of rupees                                 or to show cause within                days why it should not be paid.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 50: Warrant of attachment against a surety

Form 50

(See Section 446)

Warrant of attachment against a surety

To                    of

Whereas (namedescription and address) has bound himself as surety for the appearance of (mention the condition of the bond) and the said (name) has made default, and thereby forfeited to Government the sum of rupees                (the penalty in the bond);

This is to authorise and require you to attach movable property of the said (name) which you may find within the district of                           , by seizure and detention; and, if the said amount be not paid within                days, to sell the property so attached, or so much of it as may be sufficient to realise the amount aforesaid, and make return of what you have done under this warrant immediately upon its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 51: Warrant of commitment of the surety of an accused person admitted to bail

Form 51

(See Section 446)

Warrant of commitment of the surety of an accused person admitted to bail

To the Superintendent (or Keeper ) of the Civil Jail at

Whereas (name and description of surety) has bound himself as a surety for the appearance of (state the condition of the bond) and the said (name) has therein made default whereby the penalty mentioned in the said bond has been forfeited to Government; and whereas the said (name of surety) has, on due notice to him, failed to pay the said sum or show any sufficient cause why payment should not be enforced against him, and the same cannot be recovered by attachment and sale of his movable property, and an order has been made for his imprisonment in the Civil Jail for (specify the period);

This is to authorise and require you, the said Superintendent (or Keeper) to receive the said (name) into your custody with this warrant and to keep him safely in the said Jail for the said (term of imprisonment), and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 52: Notice to the principal of forfeiture of bond to keep the peace

Form 52

(See Section 446)

Notice to the principal of forfeiture of bond to keep the peace

To (namedescription and address)

Whereas on the                day of               , 20                   , you entered into a bond not to commit, etc. (as in the bond), and proof of the forfeiture of the same has been given before me and duly recorded;

You are hereby called upon to pay the said penalty of rupees                    or to show cause before me within            days why payment of the same should not be enforced against you.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 53: Warrant to attach the property of the principal on breach of a bond to keep the peace

Form 53

(See Section 446)

Warrant to attach the property of the principal on breach of a bond to keep the peace

To (name and designation of police officer), at the police station of

Whereas (name and description) did, on the            day of           , 20           , enter into a bond for the sum of rupees            binding himself not to commit a breach of the peace, etc., (as in the bond), and proof of the forfeiture of the said bond has been given before me and duly recorded; and whereas            notice has been given to the said (name) calling upon him to show cause why the said sum should not be paid, and he has failed to do so or to pay the said sum;

This is to authorise and require you to attach by seizure movable property belonging to the said (name) to the value of rupees           , which you may find within the district of           , and, if the said sum be not paid within           , to sell the property so attached, or so much of it as may be sufficient to realise the same; and to make return of what you have done under this warrant immediately upon its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 54: Warrant of imprisonment on breach of a bond to keep the peace

Form 54

(See Section 446)

Warrant of imprisonment on breach of a bond to keep the peace

To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at

Whereas proof has been given before me and duly recorded that (name and description) has committed a breach of the bond entered into by him to keep the peace, whereby he has forfeited to Government the sum of rupees               ; and whereas the said (name) has failed to pay the said sum or to show cause why the said sum should not be paid, although duly called upon to do so, and payment thereof cannot be enforced by attachment of his movable property, and an order has been made for the imprisonment of the said (name) in the Civil Jail for the period of (term of imprisonment);

This is to authorise and require you, the said Superintendent (or Keeper) of the said Civil Jail to receive the said (name) into your custody, together with this warrant and to keep him safely in the said Jail for the said period of (term of imprisonment), and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 55: Warrant of attachment and sale on forfeiture of bond for good behaviour

Form 55

(See Section 446)

Warrant of attachment and sale on forfeiture of bond for good behaviour

To the Police Officer in charge of the police station at

Whereas (namedescription and address) did, on the            day of           , 20               , give security by bond in the sum of rupees                        for the good behaviour of (nameetc., of the principal), and proof has been given before me and duly recorded of the commission by the said (name) of the offence of            whereby the said bond has been forfeited: and whereas notice has been given to the said (name) calling upon him to show cause why the said sum should not be paid, and he has failed to do so or to pay the said sum;

This is to authorise and require you to attach by seizure movable property belonging to the said (name) to the value of rupees            which you may find within the district of           , and, if the said sum be not paid within           , to sell the property so attached, or so much of it as may be sufficient to realise the same, and to make return of what you have done under this warrant immediately upon its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

Form 56: Warrant of imprisonment on forfeiture of bond for good behaviour

Form 56

Warrant of imprisonment on forfeiture of bond for good behaviour

(See Section 446)

To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at

Whereas (namedescription and address) did, on the                day of           , 20           , give security by bond in the sum of rupees            for the good behaviour of (nameetc., of the principal) and proof of the breach of the said bond has been given before me and duly recorded, whereby the said (name) has forfeited to Government the sum of rupees           , and whereas he has failed to pay the said sum or to show cause why the said sum should not be paid although duly called upon to do so, and payment thereof cannot be enforced by attachment of his movable property, and an order has been made for the imprisonment of the said (name) in the Civil Jail for the period of (term of imprisonment);

This is to authorise and require you, the Superintendent (or Keeper), to receive the said (name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and to keep him safely in the said Jail for the said period of (term of imprisonment), returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.

Dated, this                day of               , 20                .

(Seal of the Court)                                                                                    (Signature)

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References


[i]  Substituted by Cr.P.C. (Amendment) Act, 1978, S. 35.

[ii]  Substituted by Cr.P.C. (Amendment) Act, 1978, S. 35.

[iii]  Substituted by Cr.P.C. (Amendment) Act, 1978, S. 35.

[iv]  Inserted by Cr.P.C. (Amendment) Act, 1978, S. 35.

[v]  Inserted by Act 25 of 2005, S. 43 (w.e.f. 23-6-2006).

[vi]  Inserted by Act 5 of 2009, S. 32 (w.e.f. 31-12-2009).

[vii]  Forms 47 to 56 Inserted by the Cr.P.C. (Amendment) Act, 1978, S. 35.

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