Definition
A person who has been accused of an offence and is in custody pending trial. Section 479 of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 436A of CrPC) provides for bail to undertrials who have served half the maximum period of imprisonment for the alleged offence. For cheque bounce (NI Act Section 138) accused, maximum imprisonment is 2 years, so bail under S.479 BNSS may be sought after 1 year.
Related Terms
BailBNSSNI Act Section 138
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