Tag: Section 126

Section 126 BNSS: “Security for keeping the peace in other cases” — Scope, process, and practical tips

Aug 13, 2025 | BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita)

Section 126 of the BNSS empowers Executive Magistrates to take preventive action by requiring a bond to keep the peace. This post breaks down when it applies, the show-cause and inquiry steps, duration (max one year), and key safeguards—plus a quick CrPC §107 comparison.