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An adult lawfully ordered under section 136 of the BNSS to give security for one year fails to do so by…

BNSS section 141(1)(a) provides that a person who fails to give the security ordered "shall be committed to prison, or, if he is already in prison, be detained in prison"…

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An adult lawfully ordered under section 136 of the BNSS to give security for one year fails to do so by the commencement date. Under section 141(1)(a), what follows until the security is given or that period expires?

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BNSS section 141(1)(a) provides that a person who fails to give the security ordered "shall be committed to prison, or, if he is already in prison, be detained in prison" until the period expires or he gives the security. The section provides neither a fine in lieu, release on an undertaking nor attachment of property.

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