Malik's A Legal Classic on Law of Bails is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the intricacies of bail law in India, offering detailed insights into the principles, practice, and procedures associated with bail. This edition incorporates the latest developments in criminal law, reflecting the perspectives introduced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the new criminal procedural codes enacted in 2023.
The book meticulously covers various facets of bail law, including:
- Principles of Grant of Bail: Understanding the foundational principles guiding the granting of bail.
- Regular Bails: Procedures and considerations for granting regular bail.
- Bail in Non-Bailable Offences: Approaches and criteria for granting bail in non-bailable offences.
- Default Bail: Legal provisions and procedures related to default bail.
- Anticipatory Bail: Insights into anticipatory bail and its applications.
- Cancellation of Bail: Grounds and procedures for the cancellation of bail.
- Bail Bond: Legalities and procedures concerning bail bonds.
- Remand Procedures: Understanding the processes and legalities involved in remand.
The author emphasizes the constitutional principle that "bail is the rule, and jail is the exception," underscoring the importance of safeguarding individual liberty within the framework of justice.
This edition is an indispensable resource for legal practitioners, law enforcement officials, and students, providing them with a thorough understanding of bail law in the context of contemporary legal reforms.