Section 73 of CrPC : Section 73: Warrant May Be Directed To Any Person

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a person named John Doe, who has been charged with a non-bailable offence, is deliberately avoiding arrest by moving from one place to another within the city. The Chief Judicial Magistrate, upon being informed of John Doe's evasive actions, issues a warrant under Section 73(1) of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, to Mr. Smith, the owner of a local warehouse where John Doe is believed to be hiding.

Mr. Smith, upon receiving the warrant, signs an acknowledgment as per Section 73(2) and agrees to execute the warrant. A few days later, John Doe indeed enters Mr. Smith’s warehouse. Mr. Smith, in accordance with the warrant, detains John Doe and immediately informs the nearest police station.

The police arrive at the warehouse, and as per Section 73(3), they take John Doe into custody along with the warrant. Since John Doe is accused of a non-bailable offence, he is then presented before the Magistrate to face the charges, unless he is able to provide the necessary security as mentioned in Section 71 of the Code.