Can't presume person is fleeing from justice when Section 41A CrPC notice is issued after person has left the country: Delhi High Court

The Court was dealing with a petition challenging the cancellation of the non-bailable warrants issued the Petitioner in relation to an EOW FIR against him.
Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that when notice under Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for appearance before police officer is issued after a person has already left the country, it cannot be presumed that the person is fleeing from justice and evading the process of law (Amit Mavi v. State).

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