Question

Bailable and Non-Bailable offence has been defined in

• A. Section 2 (a) of Cr.PC
• B. Section 2 (b) of Cr. Pc
• C. Section 2 (c) of Cr. Pc
• D. Section 20 of IPC

Hint:

The first few definitions in Section 2 of the CrPC are very important. Remember them in order: - 2(a): Bailable offence - 2(b): Charge - 2(c): Cognizable offence - 2(d): Complaint This sequence can help you recall the correct subsection quickly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the specific provision in law where the terms 'bailable offence' and 'non-bailable offence' are defined.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
These are procedural terms related to bail, so their definition would be in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), not the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Section 2 of the CrPC contains definitions.
- Section 2(a) of the CrPC defines "bailable offence". It states:
"'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."
This single sub-section defines both terms. It defines 'bailable offence' affirmatively (by referring to the First Schedule of the CrPC) and 'non-bailable offence' negatively (as any offence that is not bailable).
- Section 2(b) defines 'charge'.
- Section 2(c) defines 'cognizable offence'.
- Section 20 of the IPC defines 'Court of Justice'.

Step 3: Final Answer:
'Bailable offence' and 'non-bailable offence' are defined in Section 2(a) of the CrPC.