Criminal Law Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

What is the difference between a Bailable Warrant and a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW)?

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A Bailable Warrant contains an endorsement by the Magistrate that if the accused furnishes a personal bond with surety, the police officer must release them immediately. A Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) requires the police to arrest the accused and produce them directly before the issuing court for bail consideration.

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