What are Bailable and Non Bailable offences?

By Vishal Vivek Learn more

In the majority of nations around the world, including India, bail is an essential component of the criminal justice system.

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A person who posts bail is legally released from custody since they promise in writing to appear in court even though they are not actually in custody.

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Crimes including rape, murder, human trafficking, kidnapping, counterfeiting, and terrorism are examples of non-bailable offences.

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Non-bailable offences are those that are not listed as bailable offences in the First Schedule, according to Section 2(a) of the CrPC.

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The process for bail in offences that are not bailable is outlined in Section 437 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

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Not offer any enticement, threat, or promise to someone in an effort to dissuade them from telling the court or a police officer any relevant information.

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