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Section 269 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
269. Failure by person released on bail bond or bond to appear in Court.
Whoever, having been charged with an offence and released on bail bond or on bond, fails without sufficient cause (the burden of proving which shall lie upon him), to appear in Court in accordance with the terms of the bail or bond, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Explanation.-The punishment under this section is-
(a) in addition to the punishment to which the offender would be liable on a conviction for the offence with which he has been charged; and
(b) without prejudice to the power of the Court to order forfeiture of the bond.
Related Sections
- Section 327: Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden
- Section 314: Dishonest Misappropriation of property
- Section 121: Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty
- Section 186: Prohibition of Fictitious stamps
- Section 55: Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
Related Acts
- Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022
- Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023
- Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Mediation Act, 2023
- Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2017
* Only for reference.