Section 12: Provisions as to bail.

The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022.Central Act · Act 3 of 2023

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code, no person accused of an offence punishable under this Act shall, if in custody, be released on bail or on his own bond unless--

(a) the Public Prosecutor has been given a reasonable opportunity to oppose the application for such release; and

(b) where the Public Prosecutor opposes the application, the Court is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that he is not guilty of such offence and that he is not likely to commit any offence while on bail.

(2) Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to affect the special powers of the High Court regarding grant of bail under section 439 of the Code.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022.
Section	12
Marginal note	Provisions as to bail.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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