Section 160 - Recognizance by parent or guardian of a child

(1) Where a child is arrested with or without warrant and cannot be brought forthwith before a court, the police officer in immediate charge for the time being of the police station to which the child is brought, shall inquire into the case and shall except-

(a) the charge is one of homicide;

(b) the offence charged is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding three years;

(c) it is necessary in the interest of the child to remove him from association with any reputed criminal or prostitute, release the child on a recognizance being entered into by him or by his parent or guardian, with or without sureties.

(2) The parents or guardian of the child shall execute a bond for such an amount as will in the opinion of the officer secure the attendance of the child for the hearing of the charge.