CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 87 CrPC

Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons

Procedure & effect

A Court may, in any case in which it is empowered by this Code to issue a summons for the appearance of any person, issue, after recording its reasons in writing, a warrant for his arrest—

if, either before the issue of such summons, or after the issue of the same but before the time fixed for his appearance, the Court sees reason to believe that he has absconded or will not obey the summons; or
if at such time he fails to appear and the summons is proved to have been duly served in time to admit of his appearing in accordance therewith and no reasonable excuse is offered for such failure.

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FAQ — Section 87 CrPC

Section 87 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

A Court may, in any case in which it is empowered by this Code to issue a summons for the appearance of any person, issue, after recording its reasons in writing, a warrant for his arrest— if, either before the issue of such summons, or after the issue of the same but before the time fixed for his appearance, the Court sees reason to believe that he has absconded or will not obey the summons; or if at such time he fails to appear and the summons is proved to have been duly served in time t

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.