Step 1: Understanding Bailable and Non-Bailable Offences.
Section 2 (a) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) defines bailable and non-bailable offences. A bailable offence allows the accused to be released on bail, while a non-bailable offence does not have such a provision unless granted by the court.
Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (b) Section 2 (b) and (c) of the CrPC do not define bailable and non-bailable offences.
- (d) Section 20 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) does not pertain to the definition of bailable and non-bailable offences.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Bailable and non-bailable offences are defined in Section 2 (a) of the CrPC.