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    The power to grant anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. vests with
    Question

    The power to grant anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. vests with

    A.

    The Court of Magistrate

    B.

    Only the Court of Session

    C.

    Only the High Court

    D.

    Both the Court of Session and the High Court

    Correct option is D

    The power to grant anticipatory bail vests with both the Court of Session and the High Court under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C.
    Information Booster Anticipatory bail is a preventive measure to protect individuals from wrongful arrest and is usually applied when there is a reasonable apprehension of arrest.
    Additional Knowledge
    · The Court of Magistrate: Does not have the power to grant anticipatory bail.

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