The Bond under section 109 Cr. P.C as security for good behaviour from suspected person can be executed for a period not exceeding :

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The Bond under section 109 Cr. P.C as security for good behaviour from suspected person can be executed for a period not exceeding :

A: Six months

B: Two years

C: One year

D: Three months

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The correct option is C: One year.

According to Section 109 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a person who is suspected of committing a cognizable offence and is taking precautions to conceal his presence can be required by an Executive Magistrate to execute a bond for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit. This is a preventive measure to ensure that the person does not disturb the public peace or tranquillity. The bond can be executed with or without sureties, depending on the discretion of the Magistrate.