Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Chapter 35
Provisions as to Bail & Bonds
Section 487 • Discharge from custody
Description
(1) As soon as the bond or bail bond has been executed, the person for whose appearance it has been executed shall be released; and, when he is in jail, the court admitting him to bail shall issue an order of release to the officer in charge of the jail, and such officer on receipt of the orders shall release him.
(2) Nothing in this section, section 478 or section 480, shall be deemed to require the release of any person liable to be detained for some matter other than that in respect of which the bond or bail bond was executed.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 35 (Provisions as to Bail & Bonds). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.
