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Regular Bail — Mumbai Courts

Bail applications under BNSS s.483 (formerly CrPC s.439) post-arrest, before the Magistrate, the Court of Sessions, and the Bombay High Court.

Controlling Statutes

BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) s.483 (formerly CrPC s.439)

Our Process

  1. Intake; reading of the FIR, arrest memo, panchanama, and remand orders.
  2. Drafting of the bail application before the appropriate forum.
  3. Argument on the Satender Antil categories and on the procedural record.
  4. Surety arrangements; compliance with conditions on grant.
  5. Monitoring of post-bail compliance and modification applications where required.

Doctrinal Anchors (Key Judgments)

  • Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI ((2022) 10 SCC 51)
  • Sanjay Chandra v. CBI ((2012) 1 SCC 40)

Courts & Jurisdiction

  • Metropolitan Magistrate, Mumbai
  • Court of the Sessions Judge, Mumbai
  • Bombay High Court

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