Anticipatory Bail Application Draft

IN THE COURT OF THE PRINCIPAL SESSIONS JUDGE AT [CITY / DISTRICT]
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS (BAIL) APPLICATION NO. _______ OF 2026

IN THE MATTER OF:
[NAME OF APPLICANT], S/o [FATHER'S NAME], Residing at [ADDRESS]
... APPLICANT

VERSUS

STATE (NCT OF DELHI / STATE OF [STATE])
Through SHO, Police Station [PS NAME]
... RESPONDENT

APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 482 OF THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 FOR GRANT OF ANTICIPATORY BAIL

The Applicant above-named respectfully states as follows:
1. That the Applicant has a bona fide and grave apprehension of arrest at the hands of Police Station [PS NAME] in connection with FIR No. [NUMBER] or preliminary inquiry relating to alleged offences under Sections [BNS / IPC SECTIONS].
2. That the allegations levelled against the Applicant are entirely frivolous, motivated by bad faith, and instituted solely to coerce the Applicant into conceding an unlawful civil demand.
3. That the Applicant holds a respected position in society, has no past criminal history, and there is zero risk of flight or non-appearance.
4. That the Applicant expressly undertakes to join the investigation as and when summoned by the Investigating Officer and comply with all conditions stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS.

PRAYER:
It is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to direct that in the event of arrest of the Applicant in FIR No. [NUMBER] of PS [PS NAME], the Applicant shall be released on anticipatory bail on such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate.

[ADVOCATE FOR APPLICANT]