Provisional bail, interim bail, anticipatory bail, and regular bail are four types of bail that can be granted to an accused person in criminal proceedings. The main differences between the four are: Purpose: Provisional bail is granted to an accused person who requires temporary release for a specific purpose, such as to attend a wedding, funeral, or medical treatment. Interim bail is granted to an accused person who is seeking regular bail, but the regular bail application is not yet heard or decided. Anticipatory bail is granted to a person who apprehends arrest in a non-bailable offence. Regular bail is granted to an accused person who has been arrested and is in custody. Timeframe: Provisional bail is granted for a specific period of time, usually for the duration of the event for which it was granted. Interim bail is granted for a short period of time until a regular bail application is filed or decided. Anticipatory bail remains in force until the end of the trial or until it is...