BNSS Section 481: Bail to require accused to appear before next Appellate Court
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 35: Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
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¶481.
(1) Before conclusion of the trial and before disposal of the appeal, the Court trying the offence or the Appellate Court, as the case may be, shall require the accused to execute a bond or bail bond, to appear before the higher Court as and when such Court issues notice in respect of any appeal or petition filed against the judgment of the respective Court and such bond shall be in force for six months.
¶(2) If such accused fails to appear, the bond stand forfeited and the procedure under section 491 shall apply.
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Replaces CrPC 437A. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
Official reference: Ministry of Home Affairs: Gazette text, 25 December 2023 — source link checked: 2 October 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2024-07-01.Mobile-app reference import; the recorded snapshot date is not a fresh legal-currency guarantee. The linked government text is an independent authoritative reference, not certification that this website reproduces the same edition. The source link was checked, not every provision or subsequent amendment. Check commencement notifications, savings and jurisdiction-specific variations separately.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 478. In what cases bail to be taken
- 479. Maximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detained
- 480. When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence
- 482. Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest
- 483. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail
- 484. Amount of bond and reduction thereof
- 485. Bond of accused and sureties
- 486. Declaration by sureties
- 487. Discharge from custody
- 488. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient
- 489. Discharge of sureties
- 490. Deposit instead of recognizance
- 491. Procedure when bond has been forfeited
- 492. Cancellation of bond and bail bond
- 493. Procedure in case of insolvency of death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
- 494. Bond required from child
- 495. Appeal from orders under section 491
- 496. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances