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    Question

    Under which circumstances can a person apply for

    anticipatory bail, and which court can grant it?
    A A person accused of any offence may apply to the District Magistrate for anticipatory bail Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A person who has committed a bailable offence may apply to the High Court or Court of Session for anticipatory bail Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A person fearing arrest for a non-bailable offence may apply to the High Court or Court of Session for anticipatory bail Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Anticipatory bail can only be granted by the Supreme Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Anticipatory bail is available only after the arrest is made Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 438. Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest.—(1) When any person has reason to believe that he may be arrested on an accusation of having committed a non-bailable offence, he may apply to the High Court or the Court of Session for a direction under this section; and that Court may, if it thinks fit, direct that in the event of such arrest, he shall be released on bail.

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