Section 90 of BNSS : Section 90: Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh is accused of theft and the court issues a summons for his appearance.

Application of Section 90:

• The court issues a summons for Ramesh to appear on a specific date.
• Before the date of appearance, the court receives information that Ramesh is planning to flee the city to avoid the court proceedings.
• The court, after recording its reasons in writing, issues a warrant for Ramesh's arrest instead of waiting for the summons date, as it believes he will not obey the summons.

Example 2:

Scenario: Sita is a witness in a fraud case and is summoned to appear in court.

Application of Section 90:

• Sita is served a summons to appear in court on a particular date.
• On the date of the hearing, Sita fails to appear in court.
• The court verifies that the summons was duly served in time for Sita to make arrangements to appear.
• Sita does not provide any reasonable excuse for her absence.
• The court, after recording its reasons in writing, issues a warrant for Sita's arrest to ensure her appearance in future proceedings.