Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Delivery of Summons

1. How the court summons are delivered to the accused/witnesses in criminal cases in India?

2. What to do to know the status of a summon delivered long back but no records are found as to whether the recipient accepted it or not?


Asked on 3/20/09, 11:56 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Delivery of Summons

1. By police generally. In some cases, even by post.

2. Apply to the Court.

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Answered on 3/21/09, 1:35 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: Delivery of Summons

1)thru the police

2)check it in court.

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Answered on 3/21/09, 7:48 am
pramod kumarojha advocatepramodkumarojha

Re: Delivery of Summons

Generally by post.

you can file an application before the court for issuance of warrant of arrest.

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Answered on 3/21/09, 7:54 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Delivery of Summons

The court summons in criminal cases are served upon a criminal through the local police. The record of service may be available in the office of local police station or the court concerned.

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Answered on 3/22/09, 10:02 pm


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