Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XXXV: Provisions As to Bail and Bonds
Section 496: Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances
In plain words
The High Court or Court of Session can direct any Magistrate to recover the amount due on a bond for appearance before it.
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Official text
The High Court or Court of Session may direct any Magistrate to levy the amount due on a bond for appearance or attendance at such High Court or Court of Session.
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.
Supreme Court judgments citing the section 496
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