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The Empress vs Nurul Huqq and Another

Calcutta High Court · Decided on 24 June 1878 · Citation: (1878) ILR (Cal) 757

HON’BLE JUDGES
Broughton, J · Ainslie, J
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Ainslie, J.—In the case of Nilmadhub Ghosal 19 W.R. Cr. Rul. 1, a Bench of this Court held that we have no power to reduce the amount of recognisances which have been forfeited. The Bombay High Court has expressed the same opinion.

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The papers must he returned. The Officiating Magistrate should refer the matter to Government, if he thinks the amount of the recognisances was excessive.