Courtroom Roleplay

Bail Application — BNS 103 (Murder)

Courtroom Roleplay

Bail Application — BNS 103 (Murder)

The brief

Bail Application — BNS 103 (Murder)

You are defense counsel moving bail in a murder case.

You: Defense counsel
Opposite: Sessions Judge + Public Prosecutor

Facts: The accused, a 24-year-old first-time offender, was arrested under Section 103 BNS (murder, formerly IPC 302) based largely on circumstantial evidence. The chargesheet has been filed. Trial is likely to take 3+ years.
Your role: Defense counsel.
Goal: Secure regular bail under Section 483 BNSS (formerly Section 439 CrPC).
Bench: Sessions Court.

Defense counsel

Sessions Judge + Public Prosecutor

The court is in session. Make your opening statement.