Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (2 of 1974), S. 441A, 445 – bail bond – Surety – Local surety – Sole purpose of a bond is to ensure the accused's presence to attend the trial and surrender to undergo the sentence of imprisonment – The Courts insist upon sureties to prevent impersonation – Furthermore, it is easier for a local surety to identify and trace the accused -. The most prominent factor for the prevalence of local surety was the pressure from within the community of the accused, which would make them appear before the Courts – However, with the advent of identification through AADHAR, starting from 2010, the problems of concealment of identities or impersonation have been resolved – The rider to furnish local surety is tended to defeat the very order of bail.
read HERE (2022-1)205 PLR 351, 2022 PLRonline 5253
