Warrant In The First Instance To Bring Up A Witness
Written and analysed by Shonee Kapoor
Legal Consultant, Author & Men's Rights ActivistWarrant In The First Instance To Bring Up A Witness
(See section 90)
To (name and designation of the police officer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant).
WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that (name and description of accused) of (address) has (or is suspected to have) committed the offence of (mention the offence concisely), and it appears likely that (name and description of witness) can give evidence concerning the said complaint, and whereas I have good and sufficient reason to believe that he will not attend as a witness on the hearing of the said complaint unless compelled to do so;
This is to authorise and require you to arrest the said (name of witness), and on the day of to bring him before this Court , to be examined touching the offence complained of.
Dated, this day of , 20 .
(Seal of the Court)
(Signature)
Shonee Kapoor
Indian men's rights activist, legal consultant and author focused on matrimonial law, 498A, maintenance, child custody, parental alienation and gender-neutral laws. He is not an advocate or lawyer.
Share Your Thoughts
Comments are moderated before publication.