Section 491 of BNSS : Section 491: Procedure when bond has been forfeited.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh is granted bail by the court on the condition that he appears for his trial on a specified date. He provides a bond with his friend Suresh as the surety.

Situation: Ramesh fails to appear in court on the trial date.

Application of Section 491:

1. The court determines that Ramesh's bond has been forfeited because he did not appear as required.
2. The court records the reasons for the forfeiture and calls upon Suresh to pay the penalty specified in the bond or to show cause why he should not pay it.
3. Suresh fails to show sufficient cause and does not pay the penalty.
4. The court proceeds to recover the penalty as if it were a fine.
5. If the penalty is not paid and cannot be recovered, Suresh may be ordered to serve up to six months in civil jail.
6. The court may decide to remit a portion of the penalty and enforce only part of the payment, depending on the circumstances.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya is required to produce certain property in court as part of a legal proceeding. She provides a bond with her uncle, Rajesh, as the surety.

Situation: Priya fails to produce the property in court as required.

**Application of Section...

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