M.P Civil Jugde Pre Exam 1998

When can a trial court release an accused on bail under Section 389(3) of Cr.P.C. after conviction?

Verified Answer
A. Where accused is on bail and imprisonment is not exceeding 3 years
B. Where accused is on bail and imprisonment is not exceeding 5 years
C. Where accused is on bail and imprisonment is not exceeding 7 years
D. Where offence is exclusively bailable whether accused is on bail or not

Explanation:

Section 389(3) of the CrPC allows a convicted person to be released on bail by the trial court if they are already on bail and the offence is bailable, or if the sentence is of imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years.