In non‑bailable offences, courts are more willing to use a warrant, but higher courts have made it clear that even then a non‑bailable warrant is a last resort and should not be issued routinely; judges are expected to consider whether summons or bailable measures can secure appearance, looking at seriousness of the offence, prior cooperation, risk of absconding, and danger to victims or the public, and to record reasons when escalating to a non‑bailable warrant. With a good lawyer, an accused should quickly get the warrant and service record, appear or surrender with a strong bail application highlighting cooperation and any defects in process, seek recall, modification, or a bailable endorsement under provisions like Sections 70(2) and 71 CrPC, and, if the warrant is clearly excessive or procedurally flawed, approach a higher court while strictly following all future dates and conditions to show they are not evading justice.
