Application for INTERIM BAIL

Last updated: October 27, 2025 Type: Affidavit

**Sample PDF of the Application is attached at the end.

Why is this application used?

This is a bail application filed in criminal cases under the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS):

Interim Bail:

Requested before the final disposal of the bail application.
Protects the accused from immediate custody while the main bail application is being considered.

Regular Bail:

Purpose: To ensure personal liberty while safeguarding the investigation and judicial process.

Legal Basis:

Section 482/483 BNSS (replacing old CrPC provisions).
Section 482: General powers of the High Court/Trial Court for bail in non-bailable offences.
Section 483: Specific procedural provisions for regular/anticipatory bail.

Accused Details:

Case Details:

Vakalatnama:

Interim Relief (Optional):

Applicant may request ad interim bail until the court hears the main application.

Supporting Documents:

Copy of FIR, chargesheet (if available), identity proof, medical records (if needed).

Q1. Who can file this application?: The accused person, through a lawyer, whether in custody or anticipatory bail scenario.
Q2. When is interim bail granted?: Usually urgently, to avoid unnecessary detention while the main bail application is pending.
Q3. What factors does the court consider?: Nature and gravity of offence. Risk of absconding. Previous criminal record. Investigation progress (e.g., if police need custodial interrogation).
Q4. Can regular and interim bail applications be filed together?: Yes. Interim bail is often requested as part of the main bail application.
Q5. Is filing multiple applications allowed?: Only one pending application at a time is considered. If previous applications exist, details must be disclosed with copies of orders.
Q6. What happens if bail is granted?: Accused is released under conditions imposed by the court, such as: not leaving the city/state without permission, appearing on all court dates, not tampering with evidence or witnesses.
Q7. What if bail is rejected?: Accused remains in custody, but can appeal in a higher court.
Q8. What is the role of the Scrutiny Form in the court?: Ensures that all mandatory details and documents are correct before the application is formally registered and listed.

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Format/Affidavit

(Example taken from Nagpur District Court – This is a sample format for understanding. Details may vary case to case.)

IN THE COURT OF HON'BLE __________ADDL. DISTRICT JUDGE, NAGPUR
CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. _______________/2024

APPLICANT : _______________________________________

...VERSUS...

NON-APPLICANT : _______________________________________

APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 482/483 OF BHARATIYA NAGRIK SURAKSHA SANHITA

BEFORE THE HON'BLE PRINCIPAL DISTRICT JUDGE, NAGPUR

1. Application for grant of bail under section 482/483 of BNSS. Presented by Shri Adv. _______________________ U/s. ____

2. Vakalatnama filed by Shri _________________ for the applicant.

3. Application for grant of Ad-interim bail filed by the applicant.

4. List of documents alongwith ________________________ documents filed by applicant counsel.

Application is examined and registered as Criminal Bail Application.

Put up on ____________________
for further orders to _________________

Asstt. Superintendent,
Judicial Branch (T. W.),
District Court, Nagpur

SCRUTINI FORM OF BAIL SESSIONS BAIL APPLICATION

IN THE COURT OF THE DISTRICT JUDGE, NAGPUR AT NAGPUR

ENTRY NO. _________/2024 CRI. Bail.Appln. NO.______/2024

POLICE STATION __________________ C. R. NO. / ________/2024 ________________________ V/S ______________________

Sr. no.	Description	TICK
1	Whether the application states that it is under Sec. 482 or 483 of BNSS ?
2	Whether the application discloses the name of Police Station and C. R. No. (in case of anticipatory bail not mandatory)
3	IN CASE OF REGULAR BAIL Whether in Magistrate Custody and where detained Dated of arrest is mentioned Whether chargesheet filed / not filed Whether committed / not committed, if yes details of committed court Whether Vakalatnama bears endorsement of Jail Authorities/ Court ?
4	Whether the two sets of copies of application fil,ed
5	Full name of accused of
6	Note of Address of Applicant being correct
7	Note that no other application is pending or filed
8	In case of second / subsequent application details of earlier applications / Number / court / date / copy of order mentioned / filed.