Appearance under summons: accused not treated as in custody and need not apply for bail; ED arrest power limited after cognizance.
Appearance pursuant to a summons under section 44(1)(b) of the PMLA does not amount to custody; section 437 CrPC therefore does not apply solely on that basis. Sections 205 and 88 CrPC apply to PMLA complaints-allowing dispensation of personal attendance and bonds-yet acceptance of a bond under section 88 is not a grant of bail. Special Courts may issue warrants under section 70 for non appearance and may cancel such warrants on undertakings. After cognizance under section 4 on a section 44(1)(b) complaint, ED officers cannot arrest the accused under section 19.