Question

In a bailable offence, bail is granted as a matter of right:

• A. By the police officer
• B. By the court
• C. Both by the police officer and the court
• D. Either (a) or (b)

Hint:

In bailable offences, bail = right of accused; in non-bailable offences, bail = discretion of court.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Bailable offence concept.
Under CrPC, in a bailable offence, the accused has a right to bail. It is not discretionary.
Step 2: Authority.
Bail can be granted by both the police officer (when the accused is in police custody) and the court (when the accused is presented before it).
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, option (c) is correct.