| 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 |