Section 15: Power to require bond — Prevention of Smuggling Act, 1977

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15. Power to require bond.___ (1) If, upon such inquiry, the Special Judge is satisfied that, with a view to preventing such person from indulging in smuggling, it is necessary that he should be required to execute a bond with sureties for a period not exceeding three years, the Special Judge shall make an order accordingly : Provided that— (a) the amount of each bond shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case; and (b) if such person is a minor, the bond shall be executed only by his sureties.

Effective date: 1977-01-01

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