What exactly is bail? The word “bail” comes from the old French word “bailer,” which means “to give” or “to hand over.” Bail is the temporary release of a person who has been charged with a crime before the court has made a decision. Bail is the security that is put up so that the...
Read MoreIn the Indian criminal justice system, bail releases a defendant from custody under specific conditions pending trial. Based on the case, the judge can grant bail. Non-bailable offences require a bail application. Lower courts have adopted the Supreme Court of India’s non-bailable bail guidelines. These guidelines are controversial and criticised. This article examines the Supreme...
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