What Is BNSS Section 496?

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - Section 496: Bond required from minor

When the person required by any Court, or officer to execute a bond is a minor, such Court or officer may accept, in lieu thereof, a bond executed by a surety or sureties only.

Brefe Detail

Section 496 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 addresses situations where a minor is required to execute a bond. In such cases, the court or officer may accept a bond executed solely by a surety or sureties instead of the minor.

Question & Answers

Q1: What happens when a minor is required to execute a bond?

A1: The court or officer may accept a bond executed by a surety or sureties instead.

Q2: Can a minor execute a bond directly?

A2: No, the court or officer may not require the minor to execute the bond.

Q3: Who can execute the bond in place of a minor?

A3: A surety or sureties can execute the bond in lieu of the minor.

Example

• Scenario 1: A minor is summoned to appear in court and is required to post a bond. Instead of the minor providing the bond, the court accepts a bond from the minor's parent as surety.
• Scenario 2: A minor is involved in a legal matter and must secure a bond. The court allows a family member to act as the surety, ensuring the bond is fulfilled without requiring the minor to execute it.

Summary

Section 496 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 allows for the acceptance of bonds executed by sureties when the person required to execute a bond is a minor. This provision ensures that minors are not burdened with the responsibility of executing bonds directly.