The Supreme Court of India may grant bail in various types of cases, including regular bail, interim bail & anticipatory bail. The court has emphasized that bail should be granted with caution to ensure that it doesn’t obstruct justice.
Types of bail
- Interim bail: A temporary bail granted while the final decision on other types of bail is pending.
- Anticipatory bail: An advance bail that can be applied if someone fears arrest.
- Regular bail: Granted for bailable offenses.
Bail conditions
- Bail can be granted at any stage of the trial process.
- The court can impose conditions in the interest of justice.
- The accused must appear in court when summoned.