Law of Bail

Ganguly’s Law of Bail (Practice & Procedure) is a comprehensive and practice-oriented treatise on bail jurisprudence under the restructured criminal law regime in India. Updated in accordance with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (effective from 1 July 2024), this edition examines the evolving statutory framework governing regular bail, anticipatory bail, cancellation of bail, and procedural safeguards. The work integrates statutory provisions with judicial interpretation, providing a structured understanding of discretionary principles, conditions of bail, and constitutional protections relating to personal liberty.

Key Features

• Updated in line with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• Detailed procedural guidance on grant, rejection, and cancellation of bail
• Classification of offences for bail determination
• Prescribed formats and practical forms for bail applications and related proceedings
• Analytical treatment of judicial precedents governing bail discretion
• Coverage of anticipatory bail, default bail, and special statutes impacting bail

This book is particularly suited for criminal law practitioners, public prosecutors, judicial officers, and trial court advocates dealing with bail applications on a daily basis. It is also valuable for law students, judicial service aspirants, and academicians seeking clarity on procedural nuances under the new criminal law framework. By combining doctrinal analysis with practical tools, it functions as both a courtroom-ready manual and an academic reference on bail law.