CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 72 CrPC

Warrants to whom directed

Procedure & effect

A warrant of arrest shall ordinarily be directed to one or more police officers; but the Court issuing such a warrant may, if its immediate execution is necessary and no police officer is immediately available, direct it to any other person or persons, and such person or persons shall execute the same.
When a warrant is directed to more officers or persons than one, it may be executed by all, or by any one or more of them.

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FAQ — Section 72 CrPC

Section 72 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Warrants to whom directed”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

A warrant of arrest shall ordinarily be directed to one or more police officers; but the Court issuing such a warrant may, if its immediate execution is necessary and no police officer is immediately available, direct it to any other person or persons, and such person or persons shall execute the same. When a warrant is directed to more officers or persons than one, it may be executed by all, or by any one or more of them.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.