When any person who is bound by any bond or bail bond taken under this Sanhita to appear before a Court, does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Section 92
Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance
Englishहिंदी
⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 92 BNSS
- Provision: Section 92 of BNSS
- Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Classification: PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE
- Jurisdiction: India
- Summary: If someone who has given a bond or bail to appear in court doesn't show up, the court can issue a warrant for their arrest and bring them before the judge.
Statutory Content
What does Section 92 of BNSS say?
Indian StandardSection 92, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 92 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 92 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Section Meaning & Purpose
What does Section 92 of BNSS mean?
Plain English Explanation
If someone who has given a bond or bail to appear in court doesn't show up, the court can issue a warrant for their arrest and bring them before the judge.
Practical Interpretation
This section allows the court to take action when someone fails to appear after giving a bond or bail, ensuring they are brought to justice and held accountable for their actions.
Core Legal Purpose
The core purpose of this section is to ensure that individuals who have given a bond or bail to appear in court do not abscond and are held accountable for their failure to appear.
Key Legal Elements
- •The person has given a bond or bail to appear in court.
- •The person fails to appear in court.
- •The court issues a warrant for the person's arrest.
- •The person is produced before the court.
Practical Example
Practical Example of Section 92 BNSS
Rajesh, a defendant, had given a bail bond to appear in court on a specific date. However, he failed to show up, citing personal reasons. The court, upon learning of Rajesh's absence, issued a warrant for his arrest. The police arrested Rajesh and produced him before the court, where he was held accountable for his failure to appear. The court then proceeded with the trial, taking into account Rajesh's absence.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions about Section 92 BNSS
Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 92 of BNSS?
This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment. The consequences of failing to appear in court are addressed through the issuance of a warrant and the subsequent arrest and production of the individual before the court.
Q: Does this section apply to private individuals or public entities?
This section applies to both private individuals and public entities who have given a bond or bail to appear in court.
Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?
This section is a procedural provision and does not classify the offence as bailable or cognizable. However, the consequences of failing to appear in court may be addressed through the issuance of a warrant, which is a cognizable offence.
People Also Ask (PAA)
Common Questions about Section 92 BNSS
What is Section 92 of BNSS?
Section 92 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance". In plain terms: If someone who has given a bond or bail to appear in court doesn't show up, the court can issue a warrant for their arrest and bring them before the judge.
What is the punishment under Section 92 of BNSS?
Section 92 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 92 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 92 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
What are the elements of Section 92 of BNSS?
The essential elements of Section 92 of BNSS are: The person has given a bond or bail to appear in court.; The person fails to appear in court.; The court issues a warrant for the person's arrest..
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