Default bail ek technical but powerful right hai. Agar prosecution specified maximum time me charge sheet file nahi karti (seriousness ke hisaab se 60/90/180 days etc.), to accused “statutory bail” demand kar sakta hai.
Ye bail merits pe nahi, State ki delay pe based hoti hai. Condition yeh hai ki deadline khatam hone par accused bail apply kare aur required surety ready ho. Agar woh chance miss kar de aur baad me charge sheet aa jaye, to default bail ka sweet spot khatam ho sakta hai.
Is principle ke peeche broader idea speedy investigation aur speedy trial ka right hai. State indefinite custody me rakh ke leisurely investigation nahi kar sakti.
Default bail ka misuse bhi hota hai, lekin courts ne clearly hold kiya hai ki yeh right essential safeguard hai, punishment nahi ki charge sheet late file hui to automatically acquittal ho jayega – bas custody rights change hote hain.