Personal bond
The accused's own bond to appear on every date after bail.
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How the paper begins
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IN THE COURT OF Judicial Magistrate First Class, Amarnagar
FIR No. 101 of 2026
Versus
PERSONAL BOND
I, Rohan Kumar son of Shri Om Prakash, aged about 37 years, resident of House No. 12, Street No. 3, Nanak Nagar, Amarnagar, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1.That I, the accused in the above case, bind myself in the sum of ₹50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) to appear before this Court, and before any other court the case may be sent to, on every date of hearing until the case is decided.
2.That I shall not leave India without the Court's permission, shall not tamper with evidence or threaten any witness, and shall follow every condition of my bail.
3.That if I fail in any of these, the said sum may be forfeited to the State.
DEPONENT
VERIFICATION: Verified at Amarnagar on this 12th day of October 2026 that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 3 of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therein.
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What to bring
Papers to bring
- A copy of the bail order, with its conditions
- Aadhaar card or another photo identity proof, with proof of the present address (photocopies; the originals to show)
- Two recent passport-size photographs, if the court asks for them
- The surety and the surety's papers, if the bail order asks for one: see "Surety affidavit and bail bond"
Where to go
Furnished before the court that granted bail, or the trial court or Duty Magistrate it names; once the court accepts it, the release order goes to the jail or the police.
Fee
Bail and personal bonds are usually given on the court's printed form; ask the court's office or your advocate whether any stamp or fee is needed.
Good to know
- Appear on every date: if you miss one, the bond can be forfeited and a warrant issued.
- Follow every bail condition, and tell the court through your advocate if your address changes.
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
Punjab: affidavits are usually typed on e-stamp paper (buy it at an authorised e-stamp centre; check the current duty there) and sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary. Many state services now accept a self-declaration instead.
Haryana: use e-stamp paper (egrashry / authorised vendors; check the current duty) and swear before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.
Chandigarh: e-stamp paper from an authorised centre (check the current duty); sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.