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IPC Section 229A. Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court


Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 11
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice - Parliament of India

1[Whoever, having been charged with an offence and released on bail or on bond without sureties, 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.

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1. Ins. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 44 (w.e.f. 23-6-2005).

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court. Imprisonment for 1 year or fine or both Cognisable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Non-Bailable Any Magistrate Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security
 

 
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