Summons and warrant procedures are governed mainly by the Code of Criminal Procedure, especially Chapter VI (Sections 61–90 on processes to compel appearance), Section 204 on issue of process, and Section 87 on issuing a warrant in lieu of or in addition to a summons, which courts interpret to mean that a summons is the default and a warrant—particularly a non‑bailable one—must be an exceptional, reasoned step. To protect rights, best lawyers first obtain and read all orders under these provisions, check if summons were properly issued and served and whether reasons for any warrant are recorded, then have the accused appear or surrender with a bail request, move the trial court to correct defects or recall unjustified warrants, and, if necessary, approach higher courts in revision or under inherent powers while ensuring the accused strictly complies with all future dates and conditions.
