Evolution and Development of Bail System in India: A Study

Abstract

The aim of legal system is to provide safeguards/justice to every innocent person. Keeping in view this phenomenon the provision of bail has been introduced in all civilized legal systems of the world including India. The evolution of Bail system in India can be divided as grant of bail in ancient time, grant of bail during Mughal era, grant of bail under the British era and Legal/Current position of granting bail in India. This paper throws a light over evolution of bail system in India step by step from ancient period to present period.

Key Words: Bail, Accused, Zamindar, Kotwal, Commission, Cr.PC,  Muchalka, Zamanati