Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 136

Section 136 BNSS: shall be executed only by his sureties

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

If, upon such inquiry, it is proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made should execute a bond or bail bond, the Magistrate shall make an order accordingly: Provided that— (a) no person shall be ordered to give security of a nature different from, or of an amount larger than, or for a period longer than, that specified in the order made under section 130; (b) the amount of every bond or bail bond shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive; (c) when the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made is a child, the bond

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 136 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 136 cover?

A: Section 136 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "shall be executed only by his sureties". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 136 replace?

A: BNSS Section 136 ("shall be executed only by his sureties") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 136 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 136 ("shall be executed only by his sureties") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 136 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 136 ("shall be executed only by his sureties") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.