In Brief
The appellant was issued a bond under Section 117 CrPC in February 2021 to maintain peace and good behaviour for one year. He subsequently became involved in a murder case and breached the bond conditions. The Executive Magistrate issued a show cause notice, heard the appellant, and ordered his arrest and custody under Section 122(1)(b) CrPC. The High Court affirmed this order. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction, holding that the Executive Magistrate followed the statutory procedure, afforded the appellant due process, and properly exercised authority under Chapter VIII CrPC to enforce bond conditions.
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