IPC 229A→BNS 269

IPC 229A to BNS 269: Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in court

Section 229A IPC (1860) replaced by Section 269 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 229A →View BNS Section 269 →

IPC 229A to BNS 269 at a Glance

Section 229A IPC (Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in court) is now Section 269 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is non-bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 229A to BNS 269?

Section 229A IPC is now Section 269 BNS. The statutory phrase is adjusted from bail or on bond without sureties to bail bond or on bond, while preserving the one-year maximum imprisonment, the fine option, the reverse burden of proving sufficient cause, and the additional nature of the penalty.

IPC 229A vs BNS 269: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section229A269
OffenceFailure by person released on bail or bond to appear in courtSame
PunishmentImprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year.Same
FineFine without a specified statutory limit, or both imprisonment and fine.Same
BailNon-BailableSame
CognizanceCognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame
Triable ByAny MagistrateSame

IPC 229A and BNS 269: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 229A, IPC 1860

229A. Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in court.—Whoever, having been charged with an offence and released on bail or on bond without sureties, fails without sufficient cause (the burden of proving which shall lie upon him), to appear in court in accordance with the terms of the bail or bond, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.—The punishment under this section is— (a) in addition to the punishment to which the offender would be liable on a conviction for the offence with which he has been charged; and (b) without prejudice to the power of the court to order forfeiture of the bond.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 269, BNS 2023

Whoever, having been charged with an offence and released on bail bond or on bond, fails without sufficient cause (the burden of proving which shall lie upon him), to appear in Court in accordance with the terms of the bail or bond, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.—The punishment under this section is— (a) in addition to the punishment to which the offender would be liable on a conviction for the offence with which he has been charged; and (b) without prejudice to the power of the Court to order forfeiture of the bond.

Ingredients: IPC 229A vs BNS 269

Under IPC 229A
  1. The person was charged with an offence
  2. The person was released on bail or on bond without sureties
  3. The person failed to appear in court in accordance with the terms of the bail or bond
  4. The failure occurred without sufficient cause, the burden of proving which lies upon the accused
Under BNS 269
  1. Charge of an offence and release on bail bond or bond
  2. Failure to appear in court in accordance with the terms of the bail or bond
  3. Absence of sufficient cause with the burden of proof placed upon the accused
  4. Imprisonment of either description extending to one year or fine or both in addition to underlying punishment

What IPC 229A to BNS 269 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 229A IPC (now Section 269 BNS): any failure to appear after the BNS came into force is charged under Section 269 BNS, and the person must still prove sufficient cause. Section 269 BNS speaks of release on bail bond or on bond, without the words without sureties, and the punishment is unchanged.

FAQs: IPC 229A to BNS 269

What changed when Section 229A IPC became Section 269 BNS?▼

Section 269 BNS updates the statutory phrase to released on bail bond or on bond instead of bail or on bond without sureties. The elements, one-year imprisonment penalty, fine, and non-bailable classification remain unchanged.

Where does Section 229A IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 269 BNS, in Chapter XIV, Of False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice.

Does Section 229A IPC or Section 269 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 229A IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 229A IPC. Section 269 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

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: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·