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First Anticipatory Bail Application (India) by OLL
Open Legal LibraryUpdated 19 Oct 2026
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First Anticipatory Bail Application
IN THE COURT OF HON’BLE SESSIONS JUDGE, _____
____ S/o _____ R/o _____
____ S/o _____ R/o _____
…..Applicants/Petitioners
Versus
State of ____
…..Respondent
First Application Under Section ____For Grant of Anticipatory Bail in Case FIR No. ____Under Section ____IPC
Sir,
The applicant/petitioner most respectfully submits as under:-
1- That the ____ has ____ registered the above mentioned case against the applicant/petitioner.
2- That the applicant/petitioner has no nexus or connection with the above-mentioned offence.
3- That the applicant/accused is a ____ of India as ____ is aged about____ years.
4- That the applicant/petitioners have not caused any hurt/injury to any one.
5- That the allegations in the FIR as alleged by the ____ are wrong, incorrect and concocted story made by the complainant.
6- That no recovery is pending in the above mentioned case and nothing is to be recovered from the applicant/petitioner.
7- That the applicant/petitioner undertakes to join the investigation as and when required by the police of police Station ____.
8- That there is no apprehension for absconding or evading of taking trial.
9- That the applicant/petitioner undertakes not to temper with the evidence or witnesses.
10- That the applicant/petitioner undertakes to abide by all the terms and conditions as imposed by the Hon’ble court in the event of bail.
11- That the applicant/petitioner undertakes for not to hamper the bail and ready to furnish the bail bonds of sound amount for the satisfaction of the Hon’ble court.
12- That in such type of false cases the bail is rule and refusal of the bail will not serve any purpose.
PRAYER:
It is, therefore prayed that the applicant/petitioner may kindly be released/granted anticipatory bail and the ____ concerned of concerned police station ____ may kindly be directed to release the applicant/petitioner on bail in the event of their arrest
Dated:
Applicant/Petitioner
Through counsel:
____ Advocate, ____
This document is a template for filing a first anticipatory bail application before a Sessions Judge. It is used by individuals seeking protection from arrest in relation to a specific First Information Report (FIR) by asserting their lack of connection to the alleged offense and committing to cooperate with investigations.
About this template
What is this template?
This is a formal court petition filed before a Sessions Judge to prevent custodial remand. It is not an application for regular bail after arrest, nor is it a writ petition for quashing an FIR.
When should you use it?
Use this when a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered and there is a reasonable apprehension of arrest for a non-bailable offence. Use a Regular Bail Application instead if the applicant is already in police or judicial custody.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Statement of Innocence | The applicant declares they have no nexus or connection with the offence specified in the FIR. |
| 7 | Undertaking to Cooperate | The petitioner commits to joining the investigation at the named Police Station as and when required by the police. |
| 9 | Evidence Integrity | The applicant expressly undertakes not to tamper with any evidence or witnesses involved in the case. |
| 11 | Surety and Bonds | The petitioner confirms they are ready to furnish bail bonds of a sound amount to the satisfaction of the Hon'ble court. |
Who it's for
- an individual in India seeking protection from arrest following the registration of a First Information Report
- a legal practitioner drafting a bail petition for a client aged approximately a specific number of years
How long it runs and how it's signed
How long
Used once
Signed by
Applicant/Petitioner, Advocate
Witness
Not required
Notarisation
Required
Also needed
affidavit of applicant; vakalatnama for advocate; court fee stamps
Law it's drafted under
Refers to
IPC
Categories
Jurisdiction
India
Document info
MS Word. Document created on Wed Jul 22nd, 2026. Last updated on Mon Oct 19th, 2026.
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