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the burden of proving which shall lie upon him), to appear in Court in accordance with the terms of the bail or bond, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. Explanation. "The punishment under this section is" (a) in addition to the punishment to which the offender would be liable on a conviction for the offence with which he has been charged; and (b) without prejudice to the power of the Court to order forfeiture of the bond.] Amendment Act, 2005. "Under clause 37 an obligation is cast on the person released on bail or on bond to appear and surrender to custody. In order to enforce this obligation, a new section 229-A is being inserted in the Indian Penal Code to prescribe punishment for those who fail to do so. (Notes on Clauses). Classification of Offence. "The offence under this section is cognizable, non-bailable, non-compoundable and triable by any Magistrate. 1. Inserted by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005, S.44(c) CHAPTER XII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS