Arrest warrants against accused already on bail require prior summons unless circumstances justify coercive attendance measures.

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....Accused already on bail should ordinarily receive summons before an arrest warrant is issued after a complaint is transferred to a Special Court. A warrant may follow only where circumstances justify it. Issuing a warrant without first summoning such accused is unlawful and liable to be set aside. The accused must appear on the next listed date; on default, the Trial Court may lawfully adopt measures to secure attendance.....