Quick Summary
Anticipatory bail is a direction to release a person on bail issued in anticipation of arrest. It is granted when a person has reason to believe they may be arrested for a non-bailable offense.
Anticipatory bail is a direction to release a person on bail issued in anticipation of arrest. It is granted when a person has reason to believe they may be arrested for a non-bailable offense.
Key Characteristics
- Protection against arrest before it happens
- Available only for non-bailable offenses
- Applied under Section 438 CrPC
Legal Framework
Can be cancelled by court
Key Points
- Protection against arrest before it happens
- Available only for non-bailable offenses
- Applied under Section 438 CrPC
- Granted by Sessions Court or High Court
- Conditions may include surrendering passport
- Can be cancelled by court