While most offences allow the accused the right to bail, some offences are non-bailable. However, a Magistrate or District Judge has the discretion to grant bail even though the offence is non- bailable unless the offence is one where the punishment is death or life imprisonment. …
What is bail?
Bail is a security either in cash or by an undertaking given to the Court or to the Police to ensure that the person released on bail (the accused) returns to the Court or to the Police station as and when required to do so. The person furnishing such a security is known as a bailor or a surety. …
Can the accused request for copies of other documents in relation to the investigations, such as the Police Report?
Once an accused is charged in court, he or his/her lawyer can request for copies of certain reports from the Police before the criminal proceedings. An example of these reports is the certified true copy of the Police report pertaining to the case. For other relevant documents, the accused or …
Will you be given a copy of the documents that you have signed?
Yes, the accused will be given a copy of the charge, notice of warning and his/her statement in answer to the charge. …
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What happens when the Police decides to charge you in Court?
Where any accused is charged with an offence or officially informed that he may be prosecuted for it, he will be served with the charge which will be read to him. The accused will then be served with a notice of warning in writing to the following effect:"You have been charged with/informed that …
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What if you are not feeling well or are injured during Police Custody?
If the accused is sick or injured, he may request the Police to send him to the hospital for medical treatment. Police will also see to the accused's food and drink while he is in their custody. …
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