The text is substantially unchanged

BNS Section 269 is now IPC Section 229A

269. Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court.

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Old law

BNS §269

269. Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court.

269. 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 to order forfeiture of the bond.

Read more: BNS §269

New law

IPC §229A

229A. Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in court.

229A. 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.

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 to order forfeiture of the bond.

Read more: IPC §229A

Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.