Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 496
Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances
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BNSS Section 496 deals with power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances and replaces CrPC 450.
Bare act text — BNSS 496
496. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.
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.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 496 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 496 (Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances) replaces Section 450 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 450 is now BNSS 496.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 491 — Procedure when bond has been forfeited
- BNSS 492 — Cancellation of bond and bail bond
- BNSS 493 — Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
- BNSS 494 — Bond required from child
- BNSS 495 — Appeal from orders under section 491
- BNSS 497 — Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases
- BNSS 498 — Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial
- BNSS 499 — Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused
- BNSS 500 — Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499
- BNSS 501 — Destruction of libellous and other matter