Box-14 While considering the maximum period of detention for which an undertrial can be detained, the judicial authorities shall: S.436-A Cr.P.C. 1. Ensure the release of a person on personal bond with or without sureties, where he or she has during the period of investigation, inquiry or trial under any law (not being an offence for which the punishment of death has been specified as one of the punishments under the law) undergone detention for a period up to half of the maximum period of imprisonment specified for the offence. S.436-A Prov. 2. Ensure that if on the request of a public prosecutor, the court decides to continue the detention beyond the aforementioned period, the court must record its reasons in writing and may release him on bail instead of the personal bond. S.436-A Prov. 3. Ensure that no accused is detained during the period of investigation, inquiry or trial for more than the maximum period of imprisonment provided for the said offence under the law. 25