How to file Regular Bail and Anticipatory Bail Applications in Bangalore?

What is Bail?

Bail indicates that the accused person is released from police custody against a form of security given to the court by the accused ensuring that they will attend the court proceedings against the accusations made against him.

What are the types of Bail?

A person accused in a criminal case can apply for the following types of bail:

1. Regular bail: Section 437 and 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 enable a person accused of a criminal offense to apply for regular bail. Essentially, it is the release of an accused person from custody and ensures that they will be present at the time of the trial.

2. Interim Bail: An interim bail is temporary and granted for a short period of time. It is granted during the pendency of the trial for the grant of a regular bail or anticipatory bail. It is conditional and can be extended if it expires before the trial for the grant of a regular or anticipatory bail takes place.

3. Anticipatory Bail: An accused person can apply for Anticipatory Bail if they are apprehensive of an arrest in a non-bailable offense. They may apply for anticipatory bail to the Sessions Court or the High Court. In the event of an arrest, the accused person shall be released on bail if anticipatory bail is granted to them.

Procedure to apply for a Regular Bail in Bangalore

An accused person has the legal right to file a bail application to be released from police custody when they are accused of committing a criminal offense and are arrested by the police. It is necessary that they contact a criminal lawyer in Bangalore to assist them in filing a bail application when they have been arrested.

1. Filing a Bail Application:

1. Bailable Offence: An application by filing the Form-45 has to be filed in case the person is accused of a bailable offense. The Form is provided in the Second Schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973. Bail is not a favor but a right in a bailable offense. Granting bail is not a matter of the court's discretion in a bailable offense. A person accused of a bailable offense is entitled to bail whether filed before the police or the Sessions Court at Bangalore.

2. Non-bailable Offence: In the case of a non-bailable offense, the procedure stays the same. The court, on the other hand, has the authority to grant or deny bail. In the instance of a non-bailable offense, a bail application must be filed with the Sessions Court in Bangalore. If the accused person's Bail Application is denied by the Sessions Court, they may appeal to the High Court for bail.

2. Hearing the Bail Application:

During the bail hearing, the Sessions Judge considers all of the grounds, evidence, and facts to determine whether or not bail should be granted.

3. Determining the Bail Amount:

As bail, the accused must deposit a certain amount of money. It is up to the court to determine what the amount is. Bail is determined based on factors such as previous criminal convictions, the employment status of the accused, and the gravity of the offense. In cases where anticipatory bail has already been granted, the accused does not need to file regular bail.

Cancellation of Regular Bail in Bangalore

The reasons for the cancellation of bail are provided under Section 437(5) of CrPC. If the accused person:

1. Misuses the liberty granted to them through bail to commit the same criminal offense, or

2. Intervenes or manipulate the investigation, or

3. Makes an attempt at tampering with the evidence presented by the witnesses, or

4. Threatens or attempts to threaten witnesses, or

5. Attempts to flee to another country, or

6. Makes their presence scarce by going underground or does not appear before the investigation agency, as and when required,

the court may cancel their bail.
 

Regular Bail Application Format

IN THE COURT OF ____________, ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSION JUDGE, _____________ COURTS, ____________

IN THE MATTER OF:

State

Versus

_________

FIR No.: ___________

U/s: ___________

P.S.: ___________

APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 439 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 1973 FOR GRANT OF BAIL

Most Respectfully Show:

1. That the present application under section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is being filed by the Petitioner for seeking grant of bail in FIR No. _________ registered at Police Station_______________. The present petition is being moved as the Petitioner has been arrested on _________ in connection with the said FIR. The petitioner is now in judicial/police custody.

2. That the Petitioner is innocent and is being falsely implicated in the above-said case as he has nothing to do with the matter.

3. That the Petitioner is a law-abiding citizen of India. The petitioner is gainfully carrying on the business of ________ at ________.

4. That the Petitioner is a responsible person and is living at the abovementioned address.

5. That the Petitioner is innocent and no useful purpose would be served by keeping him under custody and this is a fit case for grant of bail.

6. That the Petitioner undertakes to abide by the conditions that this Honorable Court may impose at the time of granting bail to the Petitioner and further undertakes to attend the trial on every date of hearing.

7. That the Petitioner has not filed any other similar petition before this or any other Honorable Court for grant of bail in case of the present FIR.

PRAYER:

In view of the abovestated facts and circumstances, it is most respectfully prayed that this Honorable Court may be pleased to

a. Grant bail to the Petitioner in connection with FIR No. ________ registered under section ________, for the offence of ________ (give sections) at Police Station _________ (give place).

b. Pass any other such order as this Honorable Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

........Applicant Through .........Counsel

Place:
Dated:

Procedure to file Anticipatory Bail in Bangalore

As soon as a person becomes aware that a criminal complaint has been filed against them, they may apply for anticipatory bail .

1. Contact a Criminal Lawyer: If an FIR or Criminal Complaint is filed against the accused individual in Bangalore, a criminal lawyer will determine the best course of action.

2. Anticipatory Bail Application: An anticipatory bail application must be prepared, detailing the facts of the case as well as the grounds why bail should be granted.

3. Application for Anticipatory Bail: The application must be filed with the District and Sessions Court in Bangalore.

4. Hearing the Bail Application: The judge has the authority to grant or deny bail. If the bail application is denied by the Sessions Court, an appeal to the High Court may be made.

Cancellation of Anticipatory Bail in Bangalore

The court may cancel an Anticipatory Bail in the following situations:

1. While the Court provides Anticipatory Bail, it also imposes specific terms and restrictions that, if disobeyed, may result in the Bail being revoked.

2. If the court receives an application from a complainant or the prosecution, it has the authority to revoke the Anticipatory Bail.
    

Anticipatory Bail Application Format

BEFORE THE HIGH COURT AT __________________________________

IN THE MATTER OF:

STATE

VS

_____________________

(FIR Number: _________)

Under Section: (_____________________)

Police Station: (______________________)

APPLICATION U/S 438 CRPC FOR GRANT OF ANTICIPATORY BAIL ON BEHALF OF THE ACCUSED (name of the applicant of the bail)

MOST RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED AS UNDER:

1. That the present FIR has been registered on false and bogus facts. The facts stated in the FIR are fabricated, concocted, and without any basis.

2. That the police have falsely implicated the applicant in the present case, the applicant is a respectable citizen of the society and is not involved in any criminal case.

3. That the facts stated in the complainant against the applicant are civil disputes and do not constitute any criminal offense at all.

4. That the applicant is not required in any kind of investigation nor any kind of custodial interrogation is required.

5. That the applicant is having very good antecedents, he belongs to a good family and there is no criminal case pending against them.

6. That the applicant is a permanent resident and there are no chances of his absconding from the course of justice.

7. That the applicant undertakes to present himself before the police/court as and when directed.

8. That the applicant undertakes that he will not, directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat, or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer.

9. That the applicant further undertakes not to tamper with the evidence or the witnesses in any manner.

10. That the applicant shall not leave India without the previous permission of the Court.

11. That the applicant is ready and willing to accept any other conditions as may be imposed by the Court or the police in connection with the case.

12. That the Court below has failed to consider all the facts and circumstances of the case and has wrongly dismissed the anticipatory bail application.

PRAYER

It is therefore prayed that the court may direct the release of the applicant on bail in the event of his arrest by the police.

Any other order that the court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case may be also passed in favor of the applicant.

......Applicant Through ......Counsel

Interim Bail

In order for the Sessions Court, a High Court, or the Supreme Court to make a final decision on a bail application, the lower courts must collect specific papers from the lower courts, such as the charge sheet, and certified copies of the documents, and the case diary. These documents will take time to get, and the accused will be held in police custody until these documents are obtained and the court can make a decision. In such instances, the accused might apply for temporary bail to avoid being held in custody until the documentation from the lower court is received by the higher court. Therefore, interim bail is a provisional bail and is issued while the final decision on the bail is still pending before the court. The court, as per its discretion, can grant permanent bail, extend interim release, or reject the current bail request.

Why do you need a Lawyer?

Regardless of the nature of the offense, it is critical that you retain the services of a criminal lawyer as soon as you or anybody you know is arrested or is likely to be arrested. A criminal lawyer ensures that the accused person's rights are protected at all times. As a result, a criminal lawyer's competence ensures that the bail is filed on time, preventing further stress for the accused. A criminal lawyer is well-versed in the procedure and law surrounding bail and, as a result, can best advise on the appropriate course of action.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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