Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 139

Section 139 BNSS: it may be committed, is a breach of the bond or bail bond

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

The bond or bail bond to be executed by any such person shall bind him to keep the peace or to be of good behaviour, as the case may be, and in the latter case the commission or attempt to commit, or the abetment of, any offence punishable with imprisonment, wherever

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 139 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 139 cover?

A: Section 139 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "it may be committed, is a breach of the bond or bail bond". 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 139 replace?

A: BNSS Section 139 ("it may be committed, is a breach of the bond or bail bond") 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 139 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 139 ("it may be committed, is a breach of the bond or bail bond") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 139 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 139 ("it may be committed, is a breach of the bond or bail bond") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.