Forfeiture of surety bond under S. 514

In this judgment principles of forfeiture of surety bond under S. 514 have been described by observing that where there was nothing on record to suggest that the surety had any other consideration except the benevolence of the accused, or stood surety for the accused out of charitable motive and not to derive any monetary benefit and there was no ulterior motive or connivance on his part, the surety should not be penalized heavily or treated harshly in case of non-appearance of the accused. High Court reduced the penalty imposed on applicant which was equivalent to the fine imposed by Trial Court.

2014 P Cr. L J 1799