Supreme Court’s Approach to Bail Under the New Criminal Laws: Key Takeaways for Accused Persons
India’s criminal justice system has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA). These laws have replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, respectively, […]
Bail: Understanding Bail, Legal Rights, and the Bail Process in India
Bail is an important legal remedy available to an accused person facing criminal proceedings. It allows a person who has been arrested or detained to obtain temporary release from custody while the investigation or criminal case continues, subject to conditions imposed by the court. The purpose of bail is to balance the interests of justice […]
Anticipatory Bail: Legal Protection Before Arrest in India
Anticipatory Bail is an important legal remedy available under Indian law that protects a person from arrest in cases where they fear being falsely implicated or arrested in a criminal matter. It is granted under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), now covered under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The purpose of […]