| Application | Provision (CrPC / BNSS) | Purpose / When Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Anticipatory Bail | Sec. 438 CrPC → BNSS 482 | To seek bail before arrest. |
| Application for Regular Bail | Sec. 437–439 CrPC → BNSS 478–480 | To secure release after arrest. |
| Application for Default Bail | Sec. 167(2) CrPC → BNSS 187(3) | If charge sheet not filed within prescribed time (60/90 days). |
| Application for Cancellation of Bail | Sec. 439(2) CrPC → BNSS 480(2) | To cancel bail if accused misuses liberty. |
| Application for Exemption from Personal Appearance | Sec. 205 CrPC | To excuse accused from appearing in court personally. |
| Application for Discharge | Sec. 227 (Sessions), 239 (Magistrate) CrPC → BNSS 262–263 | Filed before charge is framed to seek discharge. |
| Application for Quashing of FIR / Proceedings | Sec. 482 CrPC → BNSS 528 | To quash FIR, charge sheet, or criminal proceedings. |
| Application for Compounding of Offence | Sec. 320 CrPC → BNSS 361 | To compound offences with victim’s consent. |
| Application for Plea Bargaining | Sec. 265A–L CrPC → BNSS 290–303 | For settlement in less serious cases. |
| Application for Release of Property | Sec. 451/457 CrPC → BNSS 452–455 | For custody/release of seized property or vehicle. |
| Application for Interim Custody of Vehicle | Sec. 451/457 CrPC | Common in motor vehicle seizure cases. |
| Application under Sec. 91 CrPC | Sec. 91 → BNSS 349 | To summon documents or objects. |
| Application under Sec. 311 CrPC | Sec. 311 → BNSS 350 | For recalling or summoning witnesses. |
| Application for Adjournment | Sec. 309 CrPC → BNSS 346 | To seek time during trial. |
| Application for Transfer of Case | Sec. 406, 408, 410 CrPC → BNSS 410–415 | To transfer case to another court. |
| Application for Restoration of Complaint | Sec. 256 CrPC | If case dismissed in default of complainant. |
| Application for Issuing Warrant/Summons | Sec. 204 CrPC | To request court to issue process against accused. |
| Application for Medical Examination of Victim/Accused | Sec. 53, 164A CrPC → BNSS 62, 185 | To prove offence (rape, hurt, intoxication, etc.). |
| Application under Sec. 340 CrPC | Sec. 340 → BNSS 222 | To prosecute for perjury/false evidence. |
| Application for Compensation to Victim | Sec. 357 CrPC → BNSS 399 | For victim compensation from accused/fine. |
| Application for Probation | Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 | For first-time offenders / minor crimes. |
| Application for Withdraw Case | Sec. 321 CrPC → BNSS 360 | By Public Prosecutor with court permission. |
Tip for Practice:
- Many of these applications are standard formats (Draft → Affidavit → Grounds → Prayer).
- Lawyers usually keep precedent templates ready (Bail, Discharge, 91/311, Quash).
- Courts expect concise grounds + legal citations (especially in bail/quash matters).
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