(I) Where the offence committed or complained of is not punishable with rigorous imprisonment as a sole or akernative punishment; or where it is doubtful that an offence has been committed or that the summoned or ar- rested person has committed the offence complained of, the investigating police officer may in his discretion release such person' on his executing a bond with or without sureties that he will appear at such place, on such day and at such time as may be fixed by the potice. (2) Where the accused is not released on bond under this Article,1te may apply to the court to be released on bail in accordance with the provisions of