CrPC Section 437A — Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court

CHAPTER XXXIII PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS

General

Official Text

(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 bail bonds with sureties, 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 bail bonds shall be in force for six months.

(2) If such accused fails to appear, the bond stand forfeited and the procedure under section 446 shall apply.]

Sections referred to

Related Judgments

  • SUDERSHAN SINGH WAZIR vs STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ORS — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • ASHOK KUMAR AGGARWAL vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION — Delhi High Court (2016)
  • Asan Ali Sk. – vs . – The State of West Bengal — Calcutta High Court (Kolkata Principal Seat) (2025)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • BNSS §481 — Bail to require accused to appear before next Appellate Court