KNOW THE BASIC DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BAILABLE AND NON-BAILABLE OFFENCES

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In reality, there is no offence that is not bailable because bail is every accused’s right. But we frequently come across the terms bailable and non-bailable offences.

As per the definition in S.2(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 “bailable offence” means an offence which is shown as bailable in the First Schedule, or which is made bailable by any other law for the time being in force; and “non-bailable offence” means any other offence.

Here is an insight on the major difference between these two kinds of offences.

It can be found out from the Classification of Offences provided in Schedule I of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 as to whether a particular offence is bailable or not.