How long does it take to get an anticipatory bail?

Asked by: Russel Bode  |  Last update: July 4, 2022
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Advocate Wg Cdr Ajit Kakkar (Retd)
Sir normally the bail takes 15 to 30 days, as when you file a petition then the public prosecutor receives the petition he will file objections which takes few days, thereafter the arguments are heard then orders are passed , the whole process takes 15 to 30 days normally.

What is the cost of anticipatory bail in India?

An anticipatory bail can cost you around Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000, depending on the seriousness of your case and the skills and experience of your lawyer.

How long does it take to get bail in India?

Dear, Generally it will take between 7 to 15 days max to get the bail either of the way it can be allowed or dismissed basing on the facts in FIR and other parameters.

How long is anticipatory bail valid in India?

At the first stage, you will get an interim protection order which is valid till the final disposal of the anticipatory application. At the second stage, immediately after the Court receives CD from the police, you will get the bail order whose validity will be till the end of the GR case.

Can anticipatory bail be granted in one day?

"An anticipatory bail plea cannot be disposed off on the same day! The courts are to pass an order posting them after 4 weeks or whenever the court has time. And they have to give reasons for any ad-interim relief!", Justice DY Chandrachud has remarked on Wednesday.

Step by step process of applying for anticipatory bail

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What happens if anticipatory bail is rejected?

If an application is rejected by the Court of Sessions, a fresh application cannot be made to the High Court. Where application for Anticipatory Bail has been rejected by the High Court, thereafter a subsequent application for Anticipatory Bail cannot be entertained by the Court of Sessions.

What is the process of anticipatory bail?

The Code explains that an anticipatory bail is a pre-arrest legal process which directs that if the person in whose favour it is issued is thereafter arrested on the accusation in respect of which the direction is issued, he shall be released on bail."

Is anticipatory bail temporary?

A. No, you don't need to take regular bail, your anticipatory bail shall remain valid till the trial procedure ends, unless the court cancels it. In such cases, the anticipatory bail is converted into regular bail at the instance of the Court.

How many days does it take to get bail from High Court?

it may take one week to 15 days for a bail application to be disposed by high court, especially if the police report is awaited then it may extend upto 1 month also. When bail application is rejected by the learned magistrate, the accused may file bail application before the Sessions Court or High Court.

When should I take anticipatory bail?

When a person has reason to believe that he may be arrested on the accusation of committing a non-bailable offence then he can move to High Court or the Court of Session u/s 438 of CrPC for anticipatory bail.

Is Fir necessary for anticipatory bail?

ACT: Bail-Anticipatory Bail-Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974), Scope of- Judicial balancing of personal liberty and the investigational powers of the Police, explained.

What happens after anticipatory bail is granted?

A anticipatory bail is granted in anticipation of arrest. After the court grants it, you are free to go and you have to honour the terms of the bail application. No you don't have to go to the police station. You have yo be present at the trial and cooperate with the investigation.

In what cases bail will be granted?

First, it is often granted after the arrest; Second, it is often granted to an individual who has been an undertrial prisoner for committing a non-bailable offense and; Third, a bail application also can be filed by an individual, who was convicted by the court and preferred an appeal against conviction.

Can anticipatory bail be granted in bailable offence?

The Bench of Justice Samit Gopal further clarified that anticipatory bail does not arise for an offence that is bailable and a direction for the same can be issued only in respect of non-bailable and cognizable offences.

Can you get bail on Sunday?

Yes it is possible to get bail on sunday and holidays.

Who grants anticipatory bail?

According to Section 438 of CrPC, a person having committed an offence anticipates his arrest wherein he can approach the High Court or the Sessions Court for anticipatory bail. It is at the discretion of the Court whether to grant bail or reject the same.

Can I drop police charges?

If charges are dropped after the trial begins, the prosecution must request the court to allow the charges to be dropped, and the court may or may not give their consent. For a charge to be dropped, the prosecutor will either withdraw some or all charges.

Can a person go back to the session court after their bail got rejected by the high court?

If the accused makes an application for anticipatory bail to the Sessions Judge and that application is rejected, he can make a subsequent application to the High Court. But after the High Court dismisses the anticipatory bail application, can the accused file another application under Section 438, Cr.

When and on what grounds anticipatory bail is granted?

Section 438 of Criminal Procedure Code dealt with the Anticipatory Bail. This provision allows a person to seek bail in anticipation of an arrest on accusation of non-bail able offence having committed by him. It is a direction to release a person on bail, issued even before the person is arrested.

How many times can anticipatory bail be filed?

Every citizen has right to file anticipatory bail as many times as they pleased if they believe that sooner or later they can be arrested for the crime they didn't commit.

Can anticipatory bail be filed twice?

Second or subsequent anticipatory bail application shall not be entertained on the ground of new circumstances, further developments, different considerations, some more details, new documents or illness of the accused.”

What is the validity of anticipatory bail?

While answering the second question the Hon'ble court held that, "the duration of an anticipatory bail order does not end normally at the time and stage when the accused is summoned by the court, or when charges are framed but can continue till the end of the trial.

What are non-bailable Offences?

Non-bailable means the court has a discretion to grant bail and when an offence is described as unbailable, no bail will be offered. Examples of bailable offences are voluntarily causing hurt, cheating and defamation.

Is bail amount refundable?

No. The money that is held by courts through bail money or through other means (official liquidator or Court receiver) are interest free deposits. However courts through it's order/judgment may ask the litigating party to pay the principal or any other dues with interest to they other party. Was this answer helpful?

Can police cancel anticipatory?

Only High court and District court have power to grand Anticipatory bail. Police cannot cancel the bail granted by the the said court. The power to cancel the bail is vested in the court.