Criminal Law Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

What are the legal consequences of failing to comply with a Section 35(3) BNSS Notice to Appear?

If an accused fails to appear before the Investigating Officer after receiving a formal Notice of Appearance under Section 35(3) BNSS without valid medical or legal reasons, the police can seek an arrest warrant from the Judicial Magistrate for non-compliance.

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