Criminal Law Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

What is Statutory Default Bail under Section 187 BNSS (167(2) CrPC)?

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If the police fail to file a chargesheet within 60 days (for offences up to 10 years imprisonment) or 90 days (for life imprisonment/death penalty), the accused gains an indefeasible statutory right to default bail.

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