CrPC 444→BNSS 489

CrPC 444 to BNSS 489: Discharge of sureties

Section 444 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 489 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 444 →View BNSS Section 489 →

CrPC 444 to BNSS 489 at a Glance

Section 444 CrPC (Discharge of sureties) is now Section 489 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 444 to BNSS 489?

Section 489 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 444 CrPC. Section 444(1) CrPC is found in Section 489(1) BNSS, Section 444(2) CrPC in Section 489(2) BNSS and Section 444(3) CrPC in Section 489(3) BNSS.

CrPC 444 vs BNSS 489: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section444489
HeadingDischarge of suretiesSame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 444 and BNSS 489: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 444, CrPC 1973

444. Discharge of sureties.—(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, and, if he fails to do so, may commit him to jail.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 489, BNSS 2023

489. Discharge of sureties.—(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, and, if he fails to do so, may commit him to jail.

When It Applies: CrPC 444 vs BNSS 489

Under CrPC 444
  1. Under Section 444(1) CrPC, all or any sureties for the attendance and appearance of a person released on bail may apply to a Magistrate to discharge the bond.
  2. The bond may be discharged either wholly or so far as relates to the applicants.
  3. Under Section 444(2) CrPC, on such application being made, the Magistrate shall issue a warrant of arrest directing that the person so released be brought before the Magistrate.
  4. Under Section 444(3) CrPC, on the appearance of the person pursuant to the warrant, or on voluntary surrender, the Magistrate shall direct the bond to be discharged and shall call upon the person to find other sufficient sureties.
  5. If the person fails to find other sufficient sureties, the Magistrate may commit the person to jail.
Under BNSS 489
  1. Under Section 489(1) BNSS, all or any sureties for the attendance and appearance of a person released on bail may apply to a Magistrate to discharge the bond.
  2. The bond may be discharged either wholly or so far as relates to the applicants.
  3. Under Section 489(2) BNSS, on such application being made, the Magistrate shall issue a warrant of arrest directing that the person so released be brought before the Magistrate.
  4. Under Section 489(3) BNSS, on the appearance of the person pursuant to the warrant, or on voluntary surrender, the Magistrate shall direct the bond to be discharged and shall call upon the person to find other sufficient sureties.
  5. If the person fails to find other sufficient sureties, the Magistrate may commit the person to jail.

Time Limits: CrPC 444 to BNSS 489

Under CrPC 444
  • Section 444(1) CrPC says the sureties may apply at any time.Act text: “may at any time apply to a Magistrate”
Under BNSS 489
  • Section 489(1) BNSS says the sureties may apply at any time.Act text: “may at any time apply to a Magistrate”

What CrPC 444 to BNSS 489 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a reader looks for this text in Section 489 BNSS. The words of Section 489 BNSS are the same as the words of Section 444 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 444 to BNSS 489

Where is Section 444 CrPC found under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 444(1) CrPC is found in Section 489(1) BNSS, Section 444(2) CrPC in Section 489(2) BNSS and Section 444(3) CrPC in Section 489(3) BNSS.

Do the words on who may apply to discharge the bond differ between Section 444(1) CrPC and Section 489(1) BNSS?▼

No. Both say that 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.

Do the words on the warrant and on other sufficient sureties differ between Section 444 CrPC and Section 489 BNSS?▼

No. Section 444(2) CrPC and Section 444(3) CrPC read the same as Section 489(2) BNSS and Section 489(3) BNSS.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 27 Oct 2026 ·