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Madhu Limaye vs Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Monghyr & ... on 28 October, 1970

In Madhu Limaye and Anr. v. Sub Divisional Magistrates Monghyr AIR 1971 SC 2486 : (1971 Crl LJ 1720), the Apex Court has held as follows: (Paras 41 to 43) The first Sub-section read with the second requires the Magistrate to proceed to inquire into the truth of the information. The third Sub-section enables the Magistrate to ask for an interim bond pending the completion of the inquiry by him. This is conditioned by the fact that immediate measures are necessary for the prevention of a breach of the peace or disturbance of the public tranquillity or the commission of any offence or for prevention of public safety. This is applicable where the person is not in custody and his being at large without a bond may endanger public safety etc. The Magistrate has to justify his action by reasons to be recorded in writing. If the person fails to execute a bond, with or without sureties, the Magistrate is empowered to detain him in custody.
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