FIR & Bail Eligibility Guide
Understand whether an offence is bailable, whether anticipatory bail is available, and what steps to take in the first 24 hours after an FIR is registered.
Select the offence category
Choose the category that best describes the alleged offence. The guide will tell you whether the offence is bailable, whether anticipatory bail is available, and what to do next.
Legal basis
The law this tool is built on
The classification of offences as bailable or non-bailable and the procedure for bail are set out in the criminal procedure code and the Pakistan Penal Code.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898
Schedule II classifies offences as bailable or non-bailable. Section 496-498 govern bail and anticipatory bail.
Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), 1860
Substantive offences and their punishments, which determine bail classification.
Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997
Section 9 and 9(c): non-bailable offences relating to narcotics.
Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016
Cyber offences under PECA and their classification as bailable.
Important. This guide is general information only. Bail decisions depend on the specific facts, the court's discretion, and the quality of legal representation. Always consult a qualified lawyer. This tool gives general information and an estimate or draft only. It is not legal advice and does not create a lawyer-client relationship. For advice specific to your matter, book a consultation.
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