Who may issue warrant

A warrant to execute a sentence can be issued by the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or by that officer's successor in office. It applies whenever a warrant is needed to enforce a sentence. The consequence is the sentence can be carried out without waiting for the original sentencing officer.

Rohan is convicted and sentenced to two years' imprisonment by a Magistrate who is later transferred. The new Magistrate in that court may issue the warrant to send Rohan to jail. So Rohan's sentence can be executed without delay.