# Section 496 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

> Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.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 Hig…

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Author: Sudhir Rao — Advocate, Supreme Court of India  
Category: BNSS  
Published: 2024-09-08

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**Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.**

**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.

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