Question

Which of the following is not a type of bail under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?

• A. Regular Bail
• B. Interim Bail
• C. Anticipatory Bail
• D. Conditional Bail

Hint:

The CrPC formally defines two main types of bail: Post-arrest (Regular Bail) and Pre-arrest (Anticipatory Bail). 'Interim bail' is a temporary measure created by judicial practice, not by the statute.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Code of Criminal Procedure primarily provides for two distinct categories of bail: \begin{enumerate} \item **Regular Bail:** Granted to a person who is already in custody, under Sections 437 and 439. \item **Anticipatory Bail:** Granted to a person in anticipation of arrest, under Section 438. \end{enumerate} While courts often grant "Interim Bail" for a short, fixed period while the main bail application is pending consideration, it is a judicial practice and not a separate category defined in the statute. "Conditional Bail" is not a type of bail but a feature of a bail order, as courts can impose conditions under Section 437(3) and 439. Therefore, 'Interim Bail' is the term that does not represent a formally defined type of bail in the CrPC itself.