BNS Section 269- Failure by person released on bail bond or bond to appear in Court | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Hello readers! Today, we are going to break down Section 269 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. If you've been wondering what exactly this section covers and how it impacts our legal system, you're in the right place.
Bare Act Text
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—
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
without prejudice to the power of the Court to order forfeiture of the bond.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Imprisonment up to One Year(s) + Fine
Nature of Offense
Non-cognizable
Bail Eligibility
Bailable
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Any Magistrate
Frequently Asked Questions about BNS Section 269
What is Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 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—
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
without prejudice to the power of the Court to order forfeiture of the bond.
What is the punishment under BNS Section269 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the new law as: Imprisonment up to One Year(s) + Fine
Is BNS Section 269 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the new legal framework, this specific offense is classified as a Bailableoffense.
Is BNS Section 269 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isNon-cognizable.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try cases under BNS Section 269 ?
Cases pertaining to this specific BNS section are triable by the Any Magistrate.
Can BNS Section 269 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions).
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