Question

Which authority can grant bail?

• A. Police and Court
• B. Only Supreme Court
• C. Only High Court
• D. Only Magistrate

Hint:

Bailable = police must grant bail. Non-bailable = only court’s discretion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding bail.
Bail is the release of an accused person from custody pending trial, subject to conditions ensuring appearance in court.
Step 2: Authorities empowered to grant bail.
Both the police and courts can grant bail:
- Police grant bail in bailable offences (Section 436 CrPC).
- Courts (Magistrate, Sessions Court, High Court) can grant bail in both bailable and non-bailable offences (Sections 437 and 439 CrPC).
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, bail may be granted by the police as well as by the courts depending on the offence.