Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XXXV: Provisions As to Bail and Bonds
Section 493: Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
In plain words
If a surety becomes insolvent or dies, or a bond is forfeited, the court that ordered the bond, or a first class Magistrate, can order fresh security. If it is not given, the court can proceed as if the original order had been disobeyed.
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Official text
When any surety to a bail bond under this Sanhita becomes insolvent or dies, or when any bond is forfeited under the provisions of section 491, the Court by whose order such bond was taken, or a Magistrate of the first class may order the person from whom such security was demanded to furnish fresh security in accordance with the directions of the original order, and if such security is not furnished, such Court or Magistrate may proceed as if there had been a default in complying with such original order.
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Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 12 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
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