Do I have the right to bail?

For bailable offences, bail is a right. For non-bailable, court decides.

For bailable offences (minor crimes), you have the RIGHT to bail — police must grant it. For non-bailable offences (serious crimes), bail is at the court's discretion. Important: 'Bail is the rule, jail is the exception' — Supreme Court. If police don't grant bail for bailable offence, you can approach the court. For all offences, you can apply for anticipatory bail before arrest if you fear arrest.

• BNSS Section 478 — Bail in bailable offences (right)
• BNSS Section 480 — Bail in non-bailable offences
• BNSS Section 482 — Anticipatory bail
• Article 21 — Personal liberty