Case Law Analysis
|Himachal Pradesh High Court
CrPC Section 446 | Surety Bond Forfeiture Automatic on Non-Appearance; Notice Mandatory Only for Penalty Recovery : HP HC
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.