How do you argue for bail?

Factors to be considered while granting bail: It is well settled that the matters to be considered in an application for bail are (i) whether there is any prima facie or reasonable ground to believe that the accused had committed the offence; (ii) nature and gravity of the charge;(iii) severity of the punishment in the …

What happens to bail at the time of the trial?

If you can’t pay the bail the court has set, you won’t be able to get released from jail. Therefore, you will have to remain in jail until the date the court has set for your trial. Because of this, posting bail usually becomes your first priority after being arrested.

What is the bail process?

Bail works by releasing a defendant in exchange for money that the court holds until all proceedings and trials surrounding the accused person are complete. The court hopes that the defendant will show up for his or her court dates in order to recover the bail.

When can bail once granted be Cancelled?

State of M.P (2004 13 SCC 617) where the Apex Court has held, “Bail can be cancelled on the existence of cogent and overwhelming circumstances but not on reappreciation of the facts of the case.” The reason is due to the provision of Section 362 of CrPC which bars a Court from altering or reviewing any case where a …

How do judges decide bail?

Judges set bail based initially on a “bail schedule,” but they can raise or lower the amount, based on the circumstances of the case. Judges ordinarily set a bail amount at a suspect’s first court appearance after an arrest, which may be either a bail hearing or an arraignment.

What happens on bail date?

Your case can be dropped while you’re on bail. If you are bailed without charge, called ‘pre-charge bail’ this means that you will have to appear at a police station at a later date. This is so that the police can look over the evidence and decide whether or not to charge you.