Thirdly, that when the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made is a minor, the bond shall be executed only by his sureties.

Discharge of person informed against Discharge of person informed against.- If on an inquiry under section 117, it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behavior, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect, ad if such person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, shall release him or if such person is not in custody, shall discharge him.