Section 16, THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACTS, 1965

(1) In every case the Court may proceed either by way of Summons to the accused or the defendant or by way ofwarrant for the arrest of the accused in the first instance, according to the nature and circumstances of the case. (2) If the accused is undergoing imprisonment, a warrant to bring him before the Court may be directed to the Keeper of any prison within which the accused is confined.