The CrPC 1973 was replaced by the BNSS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 437A — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 531, BNSS 2023).
(1) Before conclusion of the trial and before disposal of the appeal, the Court trying the offence or the Appellate Court, as the case may be, shall require the accused to execute bail bonds with sureties, to appear before the higher Court as and when such Court issues notice in respect of any appeal or petition filed against the judgment of the respective Court and such bail bonds shall be in force for six months. (2) If such accused fails to appear, the bond stand forfeited and the procedure under Section 446 shall apply.] Inserted by Act 5 of 2009, Section 31 (w.e.f. 31/12/2009).