How to get bail in non-bailable offense in Chandigarh?

Bail in Non-Bailable Offenses:

Contrary to common belief that you cannot get bail in non-bailable offences, bail is actually possible in non-bailable offenses, but it requires court approval rather than police station bail.

• Police Station Bail: Not available for non-bailable offenses
• Judicial Bail: Must be sought from Magistrate or Sessions Court
• High Court Bail: Available under Section 439 CrPC
• Supreme Court Bail: Under Article 32/136 of Constitution

Grounds for Bail in Non-Bailable Cases:

• Weak prosecution case or lack of evidence
• Prolonged custody without trial
• Medical emergencies or humanitarian grounds
• First-time offender with no criminal history
• Likelihood of tampering with evidence is minimal

Required Documents:

Bail application, copy of FIR, personal and surety bonds, character certificates, proof of residence, and medical certificates if applicable.

Timeline:

Magistrate court: 7-15 days, Sessions court: 2-4 weeks, High Court: 1-3 months depending on case complexity.

For expert bail application assistance in Chandigarh courts, contact Metis Law Chamber immediately. If you think you are wrongly implicated in an FIR, you can consider Quashing of the FIR through High Court or Supreme Court.