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Bhaskar Industries Ltd. v. Bhiwani Denim & Apparels Ltd.

(2001) 7 SCC 401

Authority on proper mode of service of summons and when substituted service is permissible under criminal procedure.

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2001
Subjects
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Summons issued under S.61 CrPC (now S.64 BNSS) for appearance of accused must be served in the manner prescribed; substituted service is permissible only after due diligence in personal service.

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