Important Legal Definitions

A formal public declaration published by a criminal court requiring an accused against whom a warrant of arrest has been issued to appear at a specified place and time (not less than 30 days) when they are absconding or concealing themselves.

A financial scam suspect flees their known residence to evade arrest; the magistrate issues a proclamation under Section 82 CrPC, publishing it on the suspect's doorstep, at the court complex, and in local newspapers.