Introduction of Stand Alone Legislation relating to Grant of Bail

The Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs has made a reference to the Law Commission of India to examine the desirability of having a separate Bail Act. 

The report of the Malimath Committee which, inter alia, recommended a punishment higher than life sentence but lower than death as an alternative to death penalty, is presently a part of the reference to Law Commission for a comprehensive review covering all aspects of criminal law so that comprehensive amendments can be made in the various laws. The Law Commission has intimated that it has identified certain focus areas and formed sub groups to deliberate on such areas. The Government is committed to bring in progressive changes in the criminal justice system according to the need and a broad consensus on the proposed changes. 

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary in a written reply to question by Smt. Wansuk Syiem and Shri Hishey Lachungpa in the Rajya Sabha today.