KARUNA NATESH 23 April 2022

can I refuse summons issued by police

i am taluk executive magistrate.
i have been summoned for a vigilance case under sec 160 and 91 crpc as witness. can I deny or refuse to attend The enquiry called by police is their any provisions in crpc

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This discussion explores whether a Taluk Executive Magistrate can refuse a summons issued by the police under Sections 160 and 91 of the CRPC, where they are called as a witness in a vigilance case. While the CRPC outlines procedures for court summons, refusing a police summons can lead to further legal action, including bailable and arrest warrants, and potentially charges for abandoning proceedings.

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Parasar 23 April 2022

why do you want to refuse,

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Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 23 April 2022

refusal of police summons is another crime.

Advocate Bhartesh goyal (advocate) 24 April 2022

If you rrfuse to receive the summons, authority will issue bailable warrant against you .

ADVOCATE KUNAL SHARMA 24 April 2022

sir according to the criminal procedure code 1973 you can refuse the summon of court the court send that BW and you are not presenting to BW the Court it's send arrest warrant if you not presenting to arrest warrant the court sent 82 criminal procedure code processing abandon of vendor