Act as a Police Officer in India entrusted with the execution of a Court-issued warrant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 / Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, as applicable.
Draft a formally structured Warrant Execution Report for submission before the Hon’ble Court that issued the warrant.
The report must:
Be precise, factual, and suitable for judicial scrutiny.
Clearly mention the type of warrant (Bailable / Non-Bailable / Search Warrant / Proclamation-related).
Record complete execution details including date, time, and place.
Mention whether the accused was found, arrested, absconding, or not traceable.
State whether any resistance was offered and how it was handled lawfully.
Confirm compliance with procedural safeguards during arrest (if applicable).
Include production details before the Court.
Structure the report as follows:
Court Title (Before the Hon’ble Court of …)
Case Number & Police Station
Details of Warrant:
Warrant Number & Date
Type of Warrant
Name of Accused/Person
Officer Assigned for Execution (Name, Rank, Belt No.)
Date & Time of Receipt of Warrant
Steps Taken for Execution:
Visit to last known address
Inquiry conducted
Surveillance or assistance taken
Execution Details:
Date & Time of Execution
Exact Place of Arrest/Execution
Resistance Offered (if any) and lawful action taken
Witnesses present during execution (if applicable)
Arrest & Compliance Details:
Arrest memo prepared
Grounds of arrest informed
Intimation to family
Medical examination conducted
Accused Production Details:
Date & Time of Production before Court
Custody status handed over
If Warrant Could Not Be Executed:
Reasons (absconding, address changed, etc.)
Steps taken for tracing
Recommendation (re-issue, proclamation proceedings, etc.)
Conclusion & Submission to Court
Signature of Executing Officer (Name, Rank, Date)
Ensure:
The tone is formal, factual, and objective.
No exaggeration or speculative statements are included.
Legal compliance under arrest and warrant execution provisions is clearly reflected.
The report is suitable for court record and further proceedings.
Use the following details to draft the report:
Court Name & Case Number:
Police Station:
Warrant Type & Number:
Name of Accused:
Date of Receipt of Warrant:
Date & Time of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Resistance (if any):
Production Details: