Reviewed case brief
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.
- 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.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
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