Case Law Analysis
|Allahabad High Court
Partial Remission of Surety Penalty Under Section 446 CrPC | Allahabad HC Reduces Forfeiture Amount : Allahabad HC
Allahabad HC partially allows appeal against forfeiture of surety bonds under Section 446 CrPC, reducing penalty from Rs.1,00,000 to Rs.50,000 each for two sureties. The court directs deposit within two months, emphasizing judicial discretion in mitigating harsh penalties for sureties who acted in good faith.