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Summons is the foundational process for inviting a person to court. In civil matters, summons under Order V CPC accompanies a copy of the plaint, gives the defendant 30 days to file a written statement, and specifies the next hearing date. In criminal matters, summons under Section 63 BNSS to the accused requires appearance on the specified date; summons to a witness compels production at trial. Refusal to accept service does not invalidate service if proper procedure has been followed. Substitute service (newspaper publication, affixation) is permitted where personal service fails.
Statutory reference
Section 63 BNSS / Order V CPC
Related practice areas
Court order under Section 63 BNSS / Order V CPC compelling a person's appearance before the court (as a witness or accused/defendant). Issued in the prescribed form, served by police or court process server.
Summons is governed by Section 63 BNSS / Order V CPC. Summons is the foundational process for inviting a person to court. In civil matters, summons under Order V CPC accompanies a copy of the plaint, gives the defendant 30 days to file a written statement, and specifies the next hearing date. In criminal matters, summons under Section 63 BNSS to the accused requires appearance on the specified date; summons to a witness compels production at trial. Refusal to accept service does not invalidate service if proper procedure has been followed. Substitute service (newspaper publication, affixation) is permitted where personal service fails.
Summons falls under Civil Law, Criminal Law. NyaySevak matches you with a Bar-Council-verified advocate in the relevant practice area — the first consultation is free.