The question (12 marks)
Explain the law governing an application for bail, distinguishing bailable from non-bailable offences, and set out the grounds an advocate should plead in a bail application before the Court of Session. (12 marks)
MU Module II, bail; pack ch. 02 section 4.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · Criminal Pleadings, Bail, Appeals and Inherent Powers of Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – III.
Authorities you will need
- Section 2(1)(b), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
- Sections 478, 479, 480, 481 and 483, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
- Section 187(3), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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