What should you do if a warrant is issued against you?
If a bailable warrant is issued, you can obtain bail from the court or police. If a non-bailable warrant is issued, you must either surrender before the court or file an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 BNSS. Ignoring a warrant leads to arrest and property attachment proceedings.
Legal Explanation
Warrants are issued when an accused fails to appear. Bailable warrants permit bail at the police station or court. Non-bailable warrants authorise arrest. Proclamation under Section 84 BNSS and property attachment under Section 85 BNSS follow prolonged non-appearance. Summons are issued for witnesses or for less serious matters.
Procedure
- 1Verify the type of warrant (bailable or non-bailable).
- 2For bailable warrants: arrange sureties and obtain bail.
- 3For non-bailable warrants: file anticipatory bail or surrender before the court.
- 4Address the underlying case to have the warrant cancelled.
- 5If proclamation issued, move to recall before the court.
Jurisdiction
Magistrate and Sessions Courts across UP; Allahabad High Court.
Important Limitations
Non-bailable warrants can lead to arrest at any time. Proclamation and attachment follow non-appearance.
Legal References
- BNSS, 2023 — Sections 80-85 — Warrants, proclamation and attachment
- BNSS, 2023 — Section 78 — Summons