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Bail is a legal term referring to the temporary release of a person who has been arrested and
charged with a crime, under the condition that they will return to court for their trial or future
hearings. It typically involves the payment of money or the signing of a written promise (a bond)
as a guarantee that the accused will attend the scheduled court proceedings.
Bail can be paid in several forms:
Cash bail: The accused or a third party pays the full amount in cash.
Bail bond: A bail bondsman provides a bond for the defendant, often in exchange for a
fee (usually around 10% of the bail amount).
Property bond: The defendant or a family member offers property as collateral for the
bail.
2. What is Investigation?
Investigation is the process of gathering information, evidence, and facts to uncover the truth
about a particular event, situation, or crime. It is a systematic effort to identify, analyze, and
understand details to clarify what happened, who was involved, and how or why an event
occurred.
Criminal Investigations: Conducted to solve crimes, gather evidence, and identify suspects.
Civil Investigations: Focus on resolving disputes between individuals or organizations (e.g.,
personal injury, fraud).
Corporate Investigations: Typically involve auditing, compliance checks, or detecting internal
fraud.
Private Investigations: Conducted by private detectives or agencies for individuals or
businesses, usually in non-criminal matters like finding missing persons or verifying background
information.
A cognizable offense is a type of criminal offense in which the police have the authority to
arrest the accused without a warrant and begin an investigation without the approval of a court.
These offenses are considered more serious, and police are permitted to take immediate action
based on the belief that a crime has been committed.
1. Police Authority
2. Seriousness of the Crime
3. Legal Framework
Example of a Complaint:
In a criminal context, a woman might file a complaint about being assaulted by someone,
providing details about the incident, the identity of the accused, and any evidence such as
photographs, medical records, or witnesses.
In a civil context, a person may file a complaint in a consumer court for a faulty product,
requesting compensation for damages or a replacement.
A summons is an official legal document issued by a court or a legal authority that notifies a
person (the recipient) that they are required to appear before the court or take a specific action,
such as responding to a lawsuit or legal proceeding. It is a way of informing someone about a
legal matter in which they are involved, either as a defendant, witness, or other interested party.
Types of Summons:
Civil Summons: In civil matters, a summons tells the defendant that they are being
sued and directs them to file an answer or appear in court.
Criminal Summons: In criminal law, a summons may be issued for a defendant to
appear in court for an alleged crime, rather than an arrest warrant being issued. It may
also be used to summon witnesses.
Witness Summons: This type of summons requires a person to appear in court and
testify as a witness.