- The police officer shall in all cases where the arrest of a person is not required under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 41, issue a notice directing the person against whom a reasonable complaint has been made, or credible information has been received, or a reasonable suspicion exists that he has committed a cognizable offence, to appear before him or at such other place as may be specified in the notice.
- Further , the person to whom this notice issued , shall be the duty of that person to comply with the terms of the notice.
- Further, if that person complies and continues to comply with the notice, he shall not be arrested in respect of the offence referred to in the notice unless, for reasons to be recorded, the police officer is of the opinion that he ought to be arrested.
- Further, if that person, fails to comply with the terms of the notice or is unwilling to identify himself, the police officer may, subject to such orders as may have been passed by a competent Court in this behalf, arrest him for the offence mentioned in the notice.
- Since, the police has issued you a notice under this section , then you should appear before the said police official to clear your case after submitting all the proofs in your support.
- No, on appearance the said police official will not arrest you , and if not satisfied then you will given time to take bail from the court.
- Your personal appearance is mandatory .