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What does Zamanat mean? ضمانت

Zamanat means bail — the release of an accused person from custody, usually on furnishing surety bonds, while the case continues.

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (CrPC), bail in bailable offences is dealt with under section 496 and in non-bailable offences under section 497. Bail before arrest (pre-arrest bail) is commonly sought under section 498.

When bail is granted, the court typically orders the accused to furnish surety bonds (muchalka) of a stated amount to the satisfaction of the court.

How lawyers say it

“Zamanat ho gayi, surety bonds jama karwane hain.” — Bail granted; surety bonds to be submitted.

In Munshi

When you say “zamanat” in a voice note, Munshi stores it as bail so search and printed cause lists stay consistent.

Information only — not legal advice.

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