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Learn more →Anticipatory bail is a direction that, if you are arrested in a particular case, you will be released on bail. It is sought before any arrest, when you have a genuine reason to believe you may be arrested for a non-bailable offence. It is now governed by Section 482 BNSS (earlier Section 438 CrPC).
Once a person is arrested, anticipatory bail is no longer available — so it is important to act quickly.
When you may need this
- An FIR has been registered naming you
- You fear arrest in a matrimonial, property or business dispute
- You have received a notice from the police
- A co-accused in the same case has been arrested
- You live in another state and need transit protection
How we handle it
- We assess the facts and the risk of arrest
- We draft the application setting out your side
- We seek interim protection where urgent
- We argue the application before the Sessions Court or High Court
- We advise you on complying with the conditions imposed
Documents to bring
- Copy of the FIR or complaint
- Police notices received
- Identity and address proof
- Documents supporting your version
- Details of any earlier cases
Read our guide: Anticipatory Bail in India: A Practical Guide under the BNSS