Allu Arjun To Appear Before Chikkadpally Police At 11am Over Sandhya Theatre Stampede- What Happens If He Doesn’t?

Police has issued notices to Allu Arjun to appear before Chikkadpally police tomorrow at 11am i.e Tuesday, December 24 in connection with Sandhya Theatre incident.

But what happens when someone does not show up to the police station after notice being issued?

Failing to appear at a police station after receiving a notice can result in the issuance of an arrest warrant, enabling the authorities to detain you and ensure your presence for questioning related to the investigation. Depending on the circumstances, this non-compliance could also lead to legal repercussions, such as charges for contempt of court or penalties connected to the initial reason behind the notice.

Typically, these are the steps and potential outcomes:

1. Follow-Up Reminder or Contact:

The police may issue a reminder or attempt to contact the individual to ensure they are aware of the notice. They might allow the person to provide a valid reason for their absence and reschedule the appearance.

2. Escalation and Legal Action:

If the notice was issued under Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) (India), for example, and the individual does not comply without a valid reason, the police may escalate the matter.

They can approach a magistrate to seek a warrant for the person’s arrest.

3. Issuance of a Warrant:

In cases where the person’s presence is deemed critical (e.g., for investigation or as part of legal proceedings), the police may seek a non-bailable warrant to compel attendance.

4. Impact on Case Proceedings:

Non-compliance may be viewed as a deliberate attempt to obstruct justice. This could negatively affect the individual’s legal standing and credibility.

5. Potential Charges for Non-Compliance:

Failing to respond to a police notice could lead to additional charges, depending on the jurisdiction and the context of the notice (e.g., contempt of court or obstruction of justice).

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy criticized prominent Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Saturday, alleging that he visited a theatre in violation of police directives during the screening of Pushpa-2 on December 4. The actor, however, denied the allegations.

The Chief Minister accused Allu Arjun of remaining at the cinema hall even after a stampede tragically claimed the life of a woman, forcing the police to intervene and escort him out. The issue was raised in the state Assembly by AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, who highlighted the crowd management concerns linked to the actor’s actions.

Reddy pointed to circulating videos that appeared to show Allu Arjun holding a roadshow and waving to fans despite the dense crowds. He criticized the actor for his public interaction under such circumstances.

The CM also revealed that the theatre management had approached the police on December 2, requesting security arrangements for the planned visit of prominent actors and other individuals on December 4. However, the police declined the request, citing challenges in managing the crowd and the theatre’s limited infrastructure, which included only one entry and exit point.