Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:
In some case, the accused do not have a right to obtain bail. These offences are known as ?
Options:
bailable
non bailable
non compoundable
non cognisable
Correct Answer:
non bailable
Explanation:
Bailable and non-bailable offences: In certain minor offences, it is the right of the accused to obtain bail while the trial is pending. These are bailable offences. On the other hand there are more serious offences where the accused do not have a right to obtain bail; in such cases, bail can be granted only on the court's discretion. These are nonbailable offences.