जमानत मांगना

You use the verb मांगना (to ask) with the noun जमानत (bail). Usually, the person seeking bail is the subject. For example, 'He is seeking bail' becomes वह जमानत मांग रहा है. You can use it formally in news discussions. You can also use it jokingly with friends when someone is 'trapped' in a long meeting or a boring date.

Use it when discussing legal news or crime dramas. It is very common in Indian newspapers. Use it when someone is in actual legal trouble. Use it humorously when a friend is grounded by their parents. It fits perfectly when someone needs to be 'rescued' from a social obligation.

Do not use this in a professional corporate setting to mean 'taking a break.' It sounds too heavy and legal for a simple coffee break. Avoid using it in serious non-legal tragedies. If someone is actually kidnapped, don't use जमानत—that requires फिरौती (ransom). Don't use it for borrowing money; that is उधार मांगना.

In India, the legal system is a massive part of public discourse. Bollywood movies often feature dramatic courtroom scenes where lawyers shout about जमानत. Because of this, even people who have never seen a court know this phrase. It carries a sense of drama and high stakes. It reflects a society where legal battles are often long and 'getting bail' is a huge victory.

You might hear जमानत मिल गई (bail was granted) or जमानत अर्जी (bail application). In slang, people might say मेरी जमानत करा दे (get me bailed out) when they want a friend to lie for them to their boss or parents. Another common one is अग्रिम जमानत (anticipatory bail), which is a very popular term in Indian political news.