Section 70 of CrPC : Section 70: Form Of Warrant Of Arrest And Duration

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a local court has issued a warrant for the arrest of an individual named John Doe, who is accused of theft. According to Section 70 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the warrant must be a written document, and it must be signed by the judge or magistrate presiding over the court that is issuing the warrant. Additionally, the court's seal must be affixed to the warrant to validate it.

Now, let's say the police have been unable to locate John Doe for several months. Despite this, the warrant for his arrest does not expire or become invalid over time. The warrant remains active and enforceable until one of two things happens: either the court that issued the warrant cancels it for some legal reason, or the police execute the warrant by finding and arresting John Doe. Until then, the warrant continues to authorize law enforcement to arrest John Doe whenever he is found.