Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest
Anticipatory bail provision with legal qualifications.
Earlier-law reference: CrPC 438 · orientation only
Official law source ↗Bail & procedure · LEGAL ISSUE GUIDE
Anticipatory Bail
अग्रिम जमानत
Search the anticipatory bail provision and related arrest safeguards.
Understanding this legal issue
Search the anticipatory bail provision and related arrest safeguards.
Anticipatory bail is subject to statutory exclusions and case-specific judicial assessment. There may be special restrictions under other enactments.
Key question: Is an arrest reasonably apprehended, and are any special-law exclusions involved?
SELECTED PROVISIONS · NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST
Core bail provisions
Related powers
Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail
High Court and Sessions Court powers concerning bail.
Earlier-law reference: CrPC 439 · orientation only
Official law source ↗When police may arrest without warrant
Sets out circumstances and safeguards for police arrest without warrant.
Earlier-law reference: CrPC 41 / 41A (context-dependent) · orientation only
Official law source ↗Constitutional rights
Protection of life and personal liberty
Protects life and personal liberty, subject to procedure established by law and constitutional interpretation.
Official law source ↗Protection against arrest and detention
Sets out safeguards concerning arrest and detention, subject to constitutional exceptions.
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