Section 167(2) CrPC provides for 'default bail' if the investigation is not completed within statutory time-limits. For an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for at least 10 years, the limit is
A180 days
B30 days
C60 days
D90 days — with default bail accruing as an indefeasible right after expiry of this period if charge-sheet is not filed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 90 days — with default bail accruing as an indefeasible right after expiry of this period if charge-sheet is not filed
Section 167(2) proviso (a) lays down 90 days for graver offences and 60 days otherwise. Sanjay Dutt v State (1994) and Bikramjit Singh v State of Punjab (2020) confirmed default bail is an INDEFEASIBLE right that must be 'availed' before the charge-sheet is filed.
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