What is Judicial Remand?
Judicial remand refers to the process where an accused person, after being arrested, is sent to jail (judicial custody) while their case is being investigated. Unlike police custody (physical remand), where the accused is held by the police for interrogation, judicial remand involves the accused being kept in a jail under the supervision of a magistrate.
Difference Between Physical Remand and Judicial Remand
- Physical Remand: This is when an accused is kept in police custody. Physical remand is also reffered as Police custody or Police remand in Pakistan. The purpose of physical remand is to allow the police to question the accused or recover evidence related to the crime. The law in Pakistan allows a magistrate to grant physical remand for a maximum of 15 days.
- Judicial Remand: After the period of physical remand, if the investigation is still ongoing and the accused cannot be released on bail, they are sent to judicial remand. In this case, the accused is moved to a jail, and the investigation continues without the direct involvement of the police.
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