Mere failure of an accused to attend the court proceedings on a single date of hearing in absence of willfulness on his part, does not amount to a breach leading ......................

 Mere failure of an accused to attend the court proceedings on a single date of hearing in absence of willfulness on his part, does not amount to a breach leading to the forfeiture of the bail/surety bonds. The accused should be given an opportunity to be heard and to explain his absence before resorting penal action.

Criminal Revision No. 08 of 2022
Abdul Rehman Vs. The State &another.