Regular Bail is applied for after an arrest, while Anticipatory Bail is applied for in anticipation of arrest. Both types of Bail require a formal application to be filed with the court and a bail bond, which is a monetary deposit made to the court as security.
Regular Bail is applied for after an arrest, while Anticipatory Bail is applied for in anticipation of arrest. Both types of Bail require a formal application to be filed with the court and a bail bond, which is a monetary deposit made to the court as security.
"Bail" is the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him, and includes a bail bond or a personal bond.
The bail bond amount is determined by a judge based on several factors, including the severity of the alleged offense, the defendant's criminal history, and the perceived risk of flight. For more serious charges, a judge may set a higher bail.
For smaller crimes, the accused will be allowed to apply for bail immediately. If the crime is complex, the accused may have to wait for 48 hours to claim his or her right in court. In the bail hearing, the judge may decide whether the accused can get bail or not based on various factors.
Bail in bailable offence Section 436 provides for the release on bail of a person accused of a bailable offense. Section 436 of Cr. PC is mandatory in nature and the court or the police have no discretion in the matter. Any accused person arrested for a bailable offence willing to provide bail must be released.
Conditions for Grant of Bail in bailable offenses: Sufficient reasons to believe that the accused has not committed the offense. There is sufficient reason to conduct further enquiry in the matter. Not accused of any offense punishable with death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment up to 10 years.
- The accused must furnish a bail bond and sureties as directed by the court. - The accused must appear before the court on the designated dates to maintain their right to bail. - The accused must not tamper with evidence or influence witnesses, as this could lead to the cancellation of bail.