Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 488

Section 488 BNSS: sureties, and, on his failing so to do, may commit him to jail

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

If, through mistake, fraud or otherwise, insufficient sureties have been accepted, or if they afterwards become insufficient, the Court may issue a warrant of arrest directing that the person released on bail be brought before it and may order him to find sufficient

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 488 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 488 cover?

A: Section 488 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "sureties, and, on his failing so to do, may commit him to jail". 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 488 replace?

A: BNSS Section 488 ("sureties, and, on his failing so to do, may commit him to jail") 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 488 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 488 ("sureties, and, on his failing so to do, may commit him to jail") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 488 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 488 ("sureties, and, on his failing so to do, may commit him to jail") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.