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What Is A Bail Application

The advocates file the bail application for the accused to secure their provisional release. In criminal cases, the arrest guarantees the accused's presence in court throughout the trial process. However, without being placed in jail, if the accused consented to appear in court. In that instance, it would be unjust to limit his freedom, which is why the provision for bail is present in the interim legislation. The accused may be given bail despite being charged with both bailable and non-bailable offenses. The accused must abide by the requirements specified in his bail request


Essential elements included in the application

The bail application must contain the following elements:

  • The name of the magistrate court that receives the bail request.

  • The CrPC section under which the application is moved must be mentioned.

  • It is necessary to mention the parties' names.

  • It is necessary to include the FIR number.

  • It is appropriate to mention the name of the police station where the accused is being held.

  • The day the defendant was brought into custody.

  • It is necessary to state the basis for granting bail to the accused.

  • It should be mentioned that if bail is granted, the accused will not flee.

  • The accused will show up in court whenever it is necessary for them to.

  • It should be mentioned that the accused will not depart the country without permission from the court.

  • In supplication, the attorney should request in court that the bail be granted on the grounds listed above.

  • The applicant must sign the bail application.


Bail for offenses subject to bond

The Code of Criminal Procedure's Section 436 addresses the bail of an individual accused of a crime that is subject to bond requirements. The person is entitled to bail, and this section further imposes an obligation on the police or the court to provide bail to anyone accused of a crime for which there is a reasonable suspicion. This clause makes it abundantly clear that if someone is accused of committing a crime for which bail is applicable and they apply to the court or police department, those entities are required to grant the bail. In addition, if the person fails to produce the surety within seven days despite the surety's order, the police officer must release the individual on his bond. While imposing such a duty on police officers, the law creates an assumption that the accused is poor, making it impossible for him to arrange a surety and necessitating his release on personal recognizance.


Bail in offences not subject to bail

A person may be released on bail under Section 437 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,1973,  if they are suspected of committing a non-bailable offense, are detained for it, are arrested without a warrant, or appear in court somewhere other than a high court or court of sessions. However, they may not be released on bail if:

  • If there is solid evidence linking him to a crime carrying a death sentence or a life sentence in prison.

  • If the offense is cognizable, and he has previously been found guilty of an offense that carries a life sentence, the death penalty, a seven-year prison sentence, or two convictions for an offense that is cognizable and not subject to bail.

  • If he is a woman, under sixteen, ill, or otherwise infirm, he may be released.

  • If there is any other exceptional reason or if it is just and proper to do so, he may be released.

  • If the police officer determines at any point during the investigation that there is insufficient evidence to support a charge that is not subject to bail, or if additional research is necessary following Section 446, the man may be released on bail bond without the need for sureties.

  • The accused may be released on bail without the need for sureties if the court determines at any point during the trial and before the verdict that he is not guilty of any such offense.


Preliminary bail

Under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, anticipatory bail is granted. An individual may request anticipatory bail if they are concerned or have reason to think they could be arrested for any offense for which they are not eligible for bail. For anticipatory bail, the person may appear in session, high court, or court. The offense must not be subject to bail to qualify for anticipatory bail. The session court or high court considers each application on its merits.


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