Section 479 of BNSS : Section 479: Maximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detained.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 25-year-old man, is accused of theft, an offense punishable with a maximum imprisonment of 6 years under Indian law. During the investigation and trial, Ravi has been in jail for 3 years, which is half of the maximum period of imprisonment for theft. According to Section 479 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Ravi should be released on bail by the Court since he has already undergone detention for half of the maximum period specified for the offense.

Example 2:

Meera, a 30-year-old woman, is accused of forgery, an offense punishable with a maximum imprisonment of 9 years under Indian law. Meera is a first-time offender and has been in jail for 3 years, which is one-third of the maximum period of imprisonment for forgery. According to the first proviso of Section 479, Meera should be released on bond by the Court since she has undergone detention for one-third of the maximum period specified for the offense and is a fi...

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