Bail Law & Procedure By Sriniwas Gupta and Garima Chauhan

This book is a comprehensive and practical guide to the legal framework, procedures, and nuances surrounding bail law in India, written in a user-friendly style for lawyers, law students, and even the general public.

With the increasing instances of arrests and misuse of power by investigating agencies, this book aims to empower readers with detailed legal knowledge and strategic tips to safeguard constitutional rights and protect personal liberty.

What makes this book particularly valuable is its special focus on real-world application—it offers tips to avoid harassment by police, guides on how to secure bail at different stages, and practical directions on filing bail applications.

Key Highlights:

• Explains the concept, objectives, and evolution of bail under Indian law.
• Detailed coverage of all types of bail:
  • Regular bail, anticipatory bail, interim bail, and default bail.
• Contains step-by-step guidance on:
  • How to file a bail application
  • What conditions are generally imposed by courts
  • How and when bail can be canceled
• Features important Supreme Court and High Court decisions with simplified explanations.
• Focuses on remedies for police excesses, including unlawful detention and misuse of arrest powers.
• Provides actionable insights for:
  • Juveniles
  • Women
  • Elderly persons
  • Persons accused under special laws like NDPS, POCSO, UAPA, etc.
• Practical examples, formats, and case laws make it ideal for trial court advocacy.

Volume / Full Book Contents

1. Introduction to Bail Law
   • Definition, objectives, historical background
2. Legal Framework
   • Constitutional provisions, statutory provisions, judicial precedents, international bail standards
3. Types of Bail
   • Cash bail, surety bond, personal recognizance, property bond, conditional bail, anticipatory bail
4. Right to Bail
   • Presumption of innocence, rights of accused, differentiation between bailable and non‑bailable offenses
5. Bail Procedure
   • Arrest & detention, filing bail application, bail hearing steps, judicial decision, bail conditions
6. Factors Influencing Bail Decisions
   • Nature and gravity of offense, flight risk, public safety concerns, accused’s criminal record, strength of evidence
7. Special Types of Bail
   • Anticipatory bail, interim bail, default/statutory bail
8. Bail in Special Circumstances
   • Juveniles, women, elderly, politically sensitive and high‑profile cases
9. Cancellation & Revocation of Bail
   • Grounds and procedure for bail cancellation, consequences of bail violations
10. Role of Stakeholders
    • Functions of police, magistrates, judges, bail bondsmen, defense counsel
11. Additional Themes (2025 update)
    • Covers arrest, detention & custody protocols; procedural aspects like FIR, interrogation, remand & CBI investigations; test identification parades; classification of offences; quashing of FIR; organized crime context; bonds & sureties; case diaries; warrants