BNSS Section 132: Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 9: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
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132. If such person is not present in Court, the Magistrate shall issue a summons requiring him to appear, or, when such person is in custody, a warrant directing the officer in whose custody he is to bring him before the Court:
Provided that whenever it appears to such Magistrate, upon the report of a police officer or upon other information (the substance of which report or information shall be recorded by the Magistrate), that there is reason to fear the commission of a breach of the peace, and that such breach of the peace cannot be prevented otherwise than by the immediate arrest of such person, the Magistrate may at any time issue a warrant for his arrest.
Bare act text for reference, current to 1 July 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 125. Security for keeping peace on conviction
- 126. Security for keeping peace in other cases
- 127. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating certain matters
- 128. Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
- 129. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
- 130. Order to be made
- 131. Procedure in respect of person present in Court
- 133. Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
- 134. Power to dispense with personal attendance
- 135. Inquiry as to truth of information
- 136. Order to give security
- 137. Discharge of person informed against
- 138. Commencement of period for which security is required
- 139. Contents of bond
- 140. Power to reject sureties
- 141. Imprisonment in default of security
- 142. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
- 143. Security for unexpired period of bond