(3)Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code, no person accused of an offence punishable under the proviso to Section 54, or under Sections 54B, 54D or 56 of this Act shall, if in custody, be released on bail or on his own bond, unless(a)the Public Prosecutor has been given an opportunity to oppose the application of such release; and(b)where the Public Prosecutor opposes the application, the court is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that he is not guilty of such offence and that he is not likely to commit any such offence while on bail.
