CrPC Section 61 — Form of summons

CHAPTER VI PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE

General

Summary

A summons issued by a Court under this Code must be in writing and made in duplicate. It must be signed by the presiding officer of the Court or by another officer whom the High Court directs by rule from time to time, and it must bear the Court’s seal.

Official Text

Every summons issued by a Court under this Code shall be in writing, in duplicate, signed by the presiding officer of such Court or by such other officer as the High Court may, from time to time, by rule direct, and shall bear the seal of the Court.

Related Judgments

  • RADHEY SHYAM GARG vs NARESH KUMAR GUPTA — Supreme Court of India (2009)
  • Arun; Rathi; and; Mr.; Summinder; Paswan; Advocates vs GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR — Delhi High Court (2021)
  • with Mr. Arshdeep Singh Khurana, Ms.; Sulakshan; Vedartham; Ms.; Khush vs DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT — Delhi High Court (2025)

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