Section 437 CrPC governs bail in
ASessions Court alone
BCivil proceedings
CBailable offences only
DNon-bailable offences by Magistrates (subject to detailed conditions and prohibitions for offences punishable with death / life)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Non-bailable offences by Magistrates (subject to detailed conditions and prohibitions for offences punishable with death / life)
Section 437 grants the Magistrate discretion to release on bail in non-bailable cases, subject to conditions. Section 439 vests broader powers in Sessions Courts and High Courts. Section 436 deals with bailable offences (bail is a matter of right).
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