When a court allows an application for pre-arrest bail, the decision is usually documented through a court order. However, a certificate of pre-arrest bail approval may also be issued for official confirmation—especially for law enforcement agencies, lawyers, or to present before subordinate authorities.
This certificate confirms that a person has been granted protective bail under Section 498 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, and is protected from arrest in a specific FIR until further orders or conclusion of the case.
Legal Basis
The power to grant pre-arrest bail lies under Section 498 Cr.P.C, which provides discretion to courts to prevent unjustified arrests and misuse of police powers in cases where:
- There is apprehension of arrest
- The FIR is motivated or baseless
- The accused has cooperated with investigation
- Arrest would cause irreparable harm
Once allowed, the court issues orders and often a bail certificate for the applicant’s reference.
When Is This Certificate Used?
This is used to present to police or investigating officers, to attach to court proceedings or applications, and/or to official records or verifications by legal counsel.
Important Notes
- This does not supersede the bail order, but serves as confirmation.
- Any breach of bail terms may still result in cancellation of bail.
- The court seal and signature of the residing officer are essential for validity.
Legal Draft for Certificate of Pre-Arrest Bail Approval
Certificate of Pre-Arrest Bail Approval
IN THE COURT OF [Name of the Court]
[City / Jurisdiction]
CERTIFICATE OF PRE-ARREST BAIL APPROVAL
This is to certify that the Honourable Court, upon hearing the application filed under Section 498 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, has granted pre-arrest bail to:
Name: ____________________________
Father’s / Spouse’s Name: _____________
CNIC No: _________________________
Resident of: ________________________
in FIR No. ___ of 20__, dated __________, registered at Police Station ___________, under Sections ___________ of the Pakistan Penal Code / PECA / [Other Law].
The pre-arrest bail was granted vide Order dated ____________, and shall remain valid:
- ☑ Until further orders of the Court
- ☑ Subject to conditions as mentioned in the order
The applicant is directed to cooperate with the Investigating Officer and appear before the Court as and when required.
This certificate is issued at the request of the applicant for official reference and compliance.
Issued under the seal of the Court on this ____ day of __________, 20__.
_________________________
(Signature)
Judge / Presiding Officer
[Name of Court]
[Seal and Stamp]
Legal Draft for Certificate of Pre-Arrest Bail Approval (Urdu version)
ضمانت قبل از گرفتاری کی منظوری کا سرٹیفکیٹ
در عدالت [عدالت کا نام]
[شہر / دائرہ اختیار]
ضمانت قبل از گرفتاری کی منظوری کا سرٹیفکیٹ
یہ تصدیق کی جاتی ہے کہ عدالت عالیہ نے ضابطہ فوجداری 1898 کی دفعہ 498 کے تحت دائر کردہ درخواست پر سماعت کے بعد درج ذیل فرد کو ضمانت قبل از گرفتاری کی اجازت دی ہے:
نام: ____________________________
ولد / زوج: _____________
شناختی کارڈ نمبر: _________________________
سکونت: ________________________
ایف آئی آر نمبر ___ سنہ 20__ مؤرخہ __________، تھانہ __________ میں زیر دفعات __________ تعزیرات پاکستان / پیکا / [دوسرا قانون] کے تحت درج ہے۔
ضمانت قبل از گرفتاری مؤرخہ __________ کو منظور کی گئی اور یہ ضمانت درج ذیل شرائط کے ساتھ مؤثر ہوگی:
- عدالت کے آئندہ احکامات تک مؤثر
- عدالت کے احکامات میں مذکورہ شرائط کے مطابق
درخواست گزار کو ہدایت کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ تفتیشی افسر سے مکمل تعاون کرے اور عدالت میں حاضری دے جب بھی طلب کیا جائے۔
یہ سرٹیفکیٹ درخواست گزار کی درخواست پر جاری کیا جا رہا ہے تاکہ متعلقہ حکام کے سامنے پیش کیا جا سکے۔
یہ سرٹیفکیٹ عدالت کی مہر کے ساتھ آج مؤرخہ ____، __________، 20__ کو جاری کیا گیا۔
_________________________
(دستخط)
جج / پریزائیڈنگ افسر
[عدالت کا نام]
[مہر اور دستخط]
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