In Pakistan, a Petition for Pre-Arrest Bail (also referred to as Anticipatory Bail) will be made if a person anticipates arrest in a criminal case—often resulting from the falsity or mala fide intention of the complainant. As a pre-arrest remedy, Pre-Arrest Bail is a type of bail that is proactive and helps avoid arbitrary or malicious arrest.
The relevant law on pre-arrest bail is Section 498 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, which gives the High Court or the Sessions Court the authority to grant “protective bail” before arrest in appropriate cases.
Legal Framework
Section 498 Cr.P.C. – Discretionary power of court to grant bail before arrest.
Article 9 of the Constitution – Protection of life and liberty.
Supporting judgments from the Superior Judiciary establish that pre-arrest bail is a remedy rooted in exceptional circumstances, not a routine right.
When Pre-Arrest Bail May Be Granted
- FIR lodged with ulterior motives or mala fide.
- No need for custodial interrogation.
- Apprehension of arrest without justification.
- The accused is ready to join the investigation and has a clean past record.
Legal Draft for Pre-Arest Bail
Petition for Pre-Arrest Bail
IN THE COURT OF [Name of the Sessions Judge / High Court]
[City / District]
Criminal Bail Application No. ___ of 20__
In the matter of:
[Petitioner’s Full Name]
S/o, D/o, W/o ____________________
CNIC No. _________________________
R/o _______________________________
…PETITIONER
VERSUS
The State
…RESPONDENT
PETITION UNDER SECTION 498 Cr.P.C FOR GRANT OF PRE-ARREST BAIL
Respectfully Sheweth:
- The petitioner is a law-abiding citizen with no prior criminal record.
- The petitioner apprehends arrest due to registration (or threat of registration) of FIR No. ___ dated ______ at Police Station ________, under Sections ____________ PPC / PECA.
- The petitioner is innocent and the FIR is false, exaggerated, or politically motivated.
- The petitioner is willing to cooperate with the investigation and undertakes not to abscond.
- There is no recovery required from the petitioner, nor is custody necessary.
- The case does not fall within the prohibitory clause of Section 497 Cr.P.C.
PRAYER:
- Grant pre-arrest bail to the petitioner in FIR No. ___;
- Restrain the police from arresting the petitioner during bail proceedings;
- Pass any other appropriate relief.
Filed By:
_________________________
(Signature of Petitioner / Counsel)
[Name of Advocate]
Advocate High Court
CNIC: ________________
Address: ______________
Phone: _______________
Date: ___________
Place: ___________
Legal Draft for Pre-Arest Bail (Urdu Version)
درخواست برائے ضمانت قبل از گرفتاری
در عدالت معزز سیشن جج / عدالت عالیہ
[شہر / ضلع کا نام]
درخواست ضمانت فوجداری نمبر: ___ سنہ 20__
در معاملہ:
[درخواست گزار کا مکمل نام]
ولد / زوجہ ____________________
شناختی کارڈ نمبر: _________________________
سکونت: _______________________________
…درخواست گزار
بنام
ریاست
…مدعا علیہ
دفعہ 498 ضابطہ فوجداری 1898 کے تحت ضمانت قبل از گرفتاری کی درخواست
با ادب عرض ہے:
- درخواست گزار ایک قانون پسند شہری ہے جس کا ماضی میں کوئی فوجداری ریکارڈ نہیں۔
- درخواست گزار کو قوی اندیشہ ہے کہ اس کے خلاف ذاتی دشمنی / خاندانی تنازع / سیاسی مخالفت کی بنیاد پر جھوٹا مقدمہ ایف آئی آر نمبر ___ مورخہ ______ تھان_
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