Criminal Law
Non-Bailable Offence
A more serious offence where bail is not a right and is granted only at the court's discretion, weighing the facts of the case.
In a non-bailable offence, the accused cannot claim bail as a matter of right — a magistrate or higher court decides whether to grant it based on factors such as the gravity of the allegation, risk of tampering with evidence, and likelihood of the accused fleeing or influencing witnesses.
Serious offences like murder, dacoity, and large-scale fraud typically fall in this category, though bail is still routinely granted once investigation reaches a stage where custodial interrogation is no longer necessary.
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