Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 , FORM NO 48

FORM NO. 48. Notice to Surety in Breach of a Bond

WHEREAS on the…………….day of…………20 …….you became surety for. …………………(name) of……………………..(place) that he should appear before this court on the …………………….day of…………… and bound yourself in default thereof to forfeit the sum of rupees………………………to Government; whereas the said ………………(name) has failed to appear before this court and by reason of such………………. default you have forfeited the aforesaid sum of rupees…………………

You are hereby required to pay the said penalty or show cause, within……….. days from this date, payment of the said sum should not be enforced against you.

Dated, this ... ..................... day of …………….20………………………

(Seal of the Court)