Question

An accused is entitled to statutory bail (default bail) if the police failed to file the charge-sheet ___________ within of his arrest for the offence punishable with 'imprisonment up to 10 years'.

पर्याय

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 180 days

Answer 1

60 days

Explanation:

Supreme Court of India has held that an accused is entitled to statutory bail (default bail) under Section  167(2)(a)(2) of Code of Criminal procedure if the police failed to file the charge-sheet within 60 days of his arrest for the offence punishable with imprisonment up to 10 years.