G003🏛️ Government & NoticesReply draft
Police notice or summons received
What you need to know
CrPC Section 160 witness summons does not mean you are accused. You can appear with a lawyer or send written reply. Accused persons have right to legal representation from moment of arrest.
Your rights
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Know whether you are a witness or accused
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Appear with a lawyer
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Reply in writing to witness summons
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Right to silence and not self-incriminate if accused
5
Bail for bailable offences
What you should do now
Action first1
Understand your status and respond
- Call the police station to understand if you are witness or suspect
- For witness summons — you can send written reply using the draft in this app
- For any uncertainty — appear with a lawyer
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If you are treated as accused
- Engage a criminal lawyer before making any statement
- You have right to remain silent and not self-incriminate — Article 20(3)
Acts applicable
Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
centralSection 160 — Police summons for witness
Constitution of India
centralArticle 20(3) — Right against self-incrimination
Where to complain
Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.