Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 489

Section 489 BNSS: and, if he fails to do so, may commit him to jail

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) All or any sureties for the attendance and appearance of a person released on bail may at any time apply to a Magistrate to discharge the bond, either wholly or so far as relates to the applicants. (2) On such application being made, the Magistrate shall issue his warrant of arrest directing that the person so released be brought before him. (3) On the appearance of such person pursuant to the warrant, or on his voluntary surrender, the Magistrate shall direct the bond to be discharged either wholly or so far as relates to the applicants, and shall call upon such person to find other sufficient sureties,

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 489 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 489 cover?

A: Section 489 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "and, if he fails to do so, 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 489 replace?

A: BNSS Section 489 ("and, if he fails to do so, 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 489 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 489 ("and, if he fails to do so, may commit him to jail") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 489 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 489 ("and, if he fails to do so, may commit him to jail") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.