IPC → BNS

IPC Section 229A in BNS

IPC Section 229A corresponds to BNS Section 269 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 229A
New provision269
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 269 — Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court

Drafting note. No change.

Whoever, having been charged with an offence and released on bail bond or on bond, 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. Explanation. —The punishment under this section is— (a) in addition to the punishment to which the offender would be liable on a conviction for the offence with which he has been charged; and (b) without prejudice to the power of the Court

Read the full text of BNS Section 269

Questions this page answers

What is IPC 229A in BNS?

IPC Section 229A is BNS Section 269 — Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court.

Has the provision changed?

No change.

Which law applies to an offence today?

Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

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