Correct option is B
Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, deals with
anticipatory bail, which can only be granted in cases of
non-bailable offences. It allows a person to seek bail in anticipation of an arrest, safeguarding their liberty.
Information Booster: Anticipatory bail is meant for cases where the person apprehends arrest in serious, non-bailable offences, ensuring their release on bail even before they are arrested.
Additional Knowledge:
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(a) Bailable offences: Bail is generally available automatically.
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(c) Incorrect: Anticipatory bail is only for non-bailable offences.
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(d) Incorrect: The provision applies to non-bailable offences.
