Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 490

Section 490 BNSS: officer may fix in lieu of executing such bond

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

When any person is required by any Court or officer to execute a bond or bail bond, such Court or officer may, except in the case of a bond for good behaviour, permit him to deposit a sum of money or Government promissory notes to such amount as the Court or

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 490 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 490 cover?

A: Section 490 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "officer may fix in lieu of executing such 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 490 replace?

A: BNSS Section 490 ("officer may fix in lieu of executing such 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 490 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 490 ("officer may fix in lieu of executing such bond") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 490 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 490 ("officer may fix in lieu of executing such bond") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.