Executing Security Bond for Good Behaviour Under Section 109 CrPC Not Considered Criminal Proceedings: Madras High Court

In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court addressed the issue of whether executing a bond for good behavior, as per Section 109 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C), can disqualify an individual from securing employment. The court observed that such proceedings cannot be treated as criminal cases and should not impact a person’s eligibility for employment. The ruling came after S. Saravanan, a candidate for the position of Police…