When we talk about criminal procedures in India, two important terms often come up — warrant and summons . These are not just fancy legal words; they play a very important role in how courts call people or make sure someone appears before them. Let’s understand them in a simple way, especially under the old law (CrPC, 1973) and the new law (BNSS, 2023) , and also check out some important case laws . What is a Summons? A summons is basically a polite order from the court. It is a document that asks a person to come to the court either to answer a charge or to act as a witness. Section 61 of CrPC talks about summons. Under the new law BNSS, 2023 (Section 64) , summons are still the same — a formal request to appear. Key Points: It is a simple, written order. It is usually sent by post or delivered personally. It is used when the offence is not very serious (for example, a traffic violation or small fraud case). If a person ignores the summons, stronger a...
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