The Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh has advised Trial Courts to NOT to issue Non Bailable warrants in a routine and mechanical manner. The Hon'ble High Court asked the trial courts to try to secure the presence of the accused on the next date by way of bailable warrant in the first instance. As per the provisions of 70(2) of CrPC the Courts have the power vested in them to recall the warrant of arrest and the same can be exercised suo moto. Personal appearance of the accused in not mandated under the provisions and the same can be decided in his absence by deciding it one way or the other. The power should not be used in such a manner so as to result in hardship to the person so sought to be produced way of Non bailable warrant. The usage in that way would hamper the interest of Justice. Although the Court of other states are not inclined to follow the advise of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh but if the same is followed then the Interpretation of LAW would be more towards Spirit of the Law i.e. more emphasis shall be on the actual logic behind the creation pf the Law and thus it will lead to better understanding of the Law. The order of the Hon'ble High Court of Madhya pradesh is mandatorily to be followed by the trial courts and thus it will help in serving the Interest of Justice. The provisions of LAW are meant to be taken more than in letters and towards the Spirit of LAW i.e what actually the LAW wants to say and this action is in conformity with the same. If followed by other states citing the reference of the same then it shall lead to better serving of Justice and would lead to saving of time as well as because the High court of Other states do not have to pass the same order so that the trial courts are bound to follow.
Posted On : August 23, 2017
Refrain from Issuance of NON BAILABLE WARRANTS at First Instance
Written By : Vedant Lakhotia
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Hello Client, Yes, they are liable. According to Police Act, 1861 S.28 covers the same saying that every police officer who commits a duty violation, neglects to follow a lawful order or regulation issued by a competent authority, resigns from his position without authorization, engages in lawful employment outside of his position without authorization, is cowardly, or uses unjustified personal violence against a person in his custody will be held accountable upon conviction before a Magistrate.
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Dear Client, Given the scenario, you can apply the Court that passed the execution order praying for an order for the issue of a bailable/non-bailable warrant to arrest the judgement Debtor/accused who has been evading his presence before the Court on multiple occasions. NBW, once issued, remains in force until its execution and the court can even order the attachment of property, etc, u/s 82, 83 Cr PC where it is needed if such a warrant remains un-executed. After the issue of a non-bailable warrant, the police are duty-bound to arrest the person against whom the warrant is issued. A non-bailable warrant has to be executed by the police authorities of the district where the judgement debtor/accused is mentioned to be living and if the accused is on the run, the court will declare him as a proclaimed absconder under section 82 of the CrPC. When a person accused of a cognizable offense deliberately evades arrest or does not appear before the trial court despite the issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW), the Police or investigating agency may request the concerned Court for issuance of a Look Out Circular(LOC) to stop the accused to leave the country to evade trial or arrest. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in the cas of Rahul S. Shah vs. Jinendra Kumar Gandhi had held that, the Executing Court must dispose of the Execution Petitions within six months, from the date of filing, which may be extended only by recording reasons in writing for such delay. The Execution Court is duty bound to record reasons in writing when it is unable to dispose of the matter within the timeframe. Further, speedy trial is a fundamental right implicit in the guarantee of life and personal liberty enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution of India and any party to a litigation who is denied this right of speedy trial is entitled to approach the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a direction to the trial court below wherein your case is pending for execution for expeditious hearing of the case and disposal within a given time frame.
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Dear client, This would most likely come under section 353: Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty. But this would be applicable if the government official was working at the time. Section 307 may be applicable if the friend had the knowledge and intention of attempting to murder. This depends upon the facts of the situation. Thank you.
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