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The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a surety bond under Section 446 CrPC is automatically forfeited upon the accused's non-appearance, without requiring prior notice. However, a show-cause notice is mandatory before imposing a monetary penalty, reinforcing procedural safeguards for sureties while ensuring accountability.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set a new precedent by granting bail in a cheating case contingent on the accused depositing Rs. 8.76 lakh in staged installments into a fixed deposit, treating restitution as a condition of liberty. This establishes a measurable, enforceable framework for courts to link bail with financial accountability in economic offenses, affecting prosecutors, accused persons, and bail jurisprudence nationwide.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends sentence of convict who served 10 years and 4 days, holding that prolonged incarceration warrants relief under Section 430 BNSS absent exceptional circumstances.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence of appellant who served over 10 years in jail pending appeal, affirming discretion under Section 430 BNSS despite gravity of offence.