496. The High Court or Court of Session may direct any Magistrate to levy the amount due on a bond for appearance or attendance at such High Court or Court of Session.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 496: Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances
Chapter XXXV — Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).