Tag: Statutory bail

What is ‘Statutory bail’? Ordinarily, after the arrest of the accused, the statutory period for the State to complete investigation and file a charge sheet is a maximum of 90 days in offences punishable with life imprisonment or death. However, under some laws, like UAPA, this period can be extended up to 180 days. As… Continue reading What is ‘Statutory bail’? Is it a fundamental right or a statutory right?